How do you get from Chiang Mai to Laos?

The fastest way to get there is by plane and you can fly direct from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang daily. There are no direct flights to the capital Vientiane but you can either fly via Bangkok or direct to Udon Thani and then transfer by bus across the border.

How do you cross the border from Thailand to Laos?

To enter Laos via Chiang Rai, you will need to go to the Chiang Khong border crossing in northern Thailand. You will enter Laos over the Mekong near the golden triangle. It may also be worth a day trip to some of the border towns in this area.

How do I get from Laos to Thailand?

A wonderful and affordable way to get from Thailand to Laos is by taking a sleeper train from Bangkok to Vientiane. The express #69 train leaves daily from Bangkok at about 8:30 each night, and it arrives the next morning at the border station of Nong Khai, on the banks of the Mekong River.

Which is the best way to travel from Chiang Mai to Laos?

The fastest way to get there is by plane and you can fly direct from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang daily. There are no direct flights to the capital Vientiane but you can either fly via Bangkok or direct to Udon Thani and then transfer by bus across the border.

How to get from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get there is by plane and you can fly direct from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang daily. There are no direct flights to the capital Vientiane but you can either fly via Bangkok or direct to Udon Thani and then transfer by bus across the border. From the airport at Udon Thani there is a bus waiting…

How much does it cost to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?

It’s easy to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by train, for just 881 baht ( 18 or $25) one-way by overnight sleeper or 611 baht ( 12 or $18) by day through the countryside on the air-conditioned express railcar.

How long is the bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

There are both mini vans and larger, slower buses going from Chiang Mai to Vientiane. Almost all of the buses run overnight, most leaving at 19:00 from Chiang Mai and arriving at the border at 6:00 or 7:00 the next morning. Depending on the company the total journey can take between 14 -18 hours and costs around 1,000 Baht.