What is the best way to travel from Vientiane to Chiang Mai?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chiang Mai from Vientiane?
You can reach Chiang Mai with just £40 by taking a Carpool from Family Service, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Family Service15h 0m015:00VientianeSoutchai Office06:00Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Car from Family Service goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 11/04/2025 15:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/04/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
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Tara Tour and Travel15h 30m013:30VientianeSoutchai Office05:00Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 11/04/2025 13:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/04/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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Thai AirAsia4h 45m008:10Wattay AirportWattay Airport12:55Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 17/04/2025 08:10:00 to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 17/04/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Thai Airways International7h 0m013:30Wattay AirportWattay Airport20:30Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Airways International goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 17/04/2025 13:30:00 to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 17/04/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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China Southern Airlines15h 40m018:45Wattay AirportWattay Airport10:25Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0EconomyA Flight from China Southern Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 17/04/2025 18:45:00 to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 18/04/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £205 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
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Lao Airlines14h 40m018:40Wattay AirportWattay Airport09:20Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lao Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 17/04/2025 18:40:00 to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 18/04/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £254 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
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What are the fastest trips from Vientiane to Chiang Mai?
You can get to Chiang Mai from Vientiane in just 4h 45m with a Flight from Thai AirAsia. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Family Service15h 0m015:00VientianeSoutchai Office06:00Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Car from Family Service goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 11/04/2025 15:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/04/2025 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
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Tara Tour and Travel15h 30m013:30VientianeSoutchai Office05:00Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 11/04/2025 13:30:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/04/2025 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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Thai AirAsia4h 45m008:10Wattay AirportWattay Airport12:55Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai AirAsia goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 17/04/2025 08:10:00 to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 17/04/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Thai Airways International7h 0m013:30Wattay AirportWattay Airport20:30Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Thai Airways International goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 17/04/2025 13:30:00 to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 17/04/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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China Eastern Airlines14h 15m018:50Wattay AirportWattay Airport09:05Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0EconomyA Flight from China Eastern Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 17/04/2025 18:50:00 to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 18/04/2025 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £257 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
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Lao Airlines14h 40m018:40Wattay AirportWattay Airport09:20Chiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lao Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 17/04/2025 18:40:00 to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 18/04/2025 09:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £254 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
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What are the most popular stations in Vientiane and Chiang Mai?
In Vientiane, you will usually depart from Soutchai Office, Plus Gas Station or Northern Bus Terminal, while in Chiang Mai you will be arriving at Bus Terminal 3, Arcade Coach Station or Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal), but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chiang Mai from Vientiane? With 3 connections between 2 Bus, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Vientiane and Chiang Mai, you can pay as low as £40 with a Carpool from Family Service.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Thai AirAsia: you will get to Chiang Mai in just 4h 45m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Vientiane and Chiang Mai are Tara Tour and Travel, Family Service and Thai AirAsia, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Vientiane and Chiang Mai is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Si Chiang Mai or to Chiang Mai Airport, and look at flights from Wattay Airport, and landing at Chiang Mai Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Vientiane to Chiang Mai?
The most popular companies between Vientiane and Chiang Mai, are Tara Tour and Travel, Family Service and Thai AirAsia. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Tara Tour and Travel
Airlines: Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, China Southern Airlines and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Vientiane to Chiang Mai
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Vientiane to Chiang Mai. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Vientiane to Chiang Mai
How can I reach Chiang Mai from Vientiane?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Chiang Mai from Vientiane.
How far is Chiang Mai from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane and Chiang Mai is 394.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Vientiane and Chiang Mai?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 67 kgs, and a flight 97 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Vientiane to Chiang Mai?
You can get to Chiang Mai with just £40 by taking a Carpool from Family Service.
What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Chiang Mai?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chiang Mai in just 4h 45m with a Flight from Thai AirAsia.
More routes to Vientiane and to Chiang Mai
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Vientiane and to Chiang Mai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
