There are 5 ways to get from Laos to Northern Thailand by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane LPQ - CNX
1h 34m฿4,781–8,246Bus via Udon Thani
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Chiang Maibus 876
16h 47m฿880–1,799Bus
- Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
14h 37m฿1,800–2,155Drive 604 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Northern Thailandcar 604 km
9h 26m฿3,599–5,199Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus
- Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane UTH - CNX
4h 15m฿2,874–5,648
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Northern Thailand is to bus via Udon Thani which costs ฿850 - ฿1800 and takes 16h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Northern Thailand is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs ฿4700 - ฿8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Laos to Northern Thailand. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Mae Jo via Nong Khai and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
The distance between Laos and Northern Thailand is 396 km. The road distance is 604 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Northern Thailand without a car is to bus which takes 14h 37m and costs ฿1800 - ฿2200.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Laos to Northern Thailand, including transfers.
Laos to Northern Thailand bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, depart from Nong Khai station.
The best way to get from Laos to Northern Thailand is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs ฿4700 - ฿8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1800 - ฿2200 and takes 14h 37m.
Laos to Northern Thailand bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, arrive at Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Northern Thailand is 604 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Laos to Northern Thailand.
What companies run services between Laos and Northern Thailand?
Lao Airlines flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Orsuksa Tour operates a bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,400–1,700 and the journey takes 11h 30m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–6,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600–3,800
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–4,200
- Phone
- 084-2626003
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–1,700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80–550
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- info@phetprasert.com
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Udon Thani to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600–1,000
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿700–850
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