What is the best way to travel from Vang Vieng to Chiang Mai?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chiang Mai from Vang Vieng?
You can reach Chiang Mai with just £45 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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Tara Tour and Travel21h 30m010:00Vang ViengSouth Bus Terminal07:30Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from South Bus Terminal, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 09/12/2025 10:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
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Family Service21h 30m009:00Vang ViengPublic Bus Stop06:30Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BasicA Car from Family Service goes from Public Bus Stop, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 10/12/2025 09:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
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Family Service18h 30m012:00Vang ViengPublic Bus Stop06:30Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BasicA Car from Family Service goes from Public Bus Stop, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 10/12/2025 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
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Tara Tour and Travel21h 30m010:00Vang ViengSouth Bus Terminal07:30Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from South Bus Terminal, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 10/12/2025 10:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
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What are the fastest trips from Vang Vieng to Chiang Mai?
You can get to Chiang Mai from Vang Vieng in just 18h 30m with a Carpool from Family Service. 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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Tara Tour and Travel21h 30m010:00Vang ViengSouth Bus Terminal07:30Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from South Bus Terminal, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 09/12/2025 10:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
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Family Service18h 30m012:00Vang ViengPublic Bus Stop06:30Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BasicA Car from Family Service goes from Public Bus Stop, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 10/12/2025 12:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
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Family Service21h 30m009:00Vang ViengPublic Bus Stop06:30Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0BasicA Car from Family Service goes from Public Bus Stop, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 10/12/2025 09:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
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Tara Tour and Travel21h 30m010:00Vang ViengSouth Bus Terminal07:30Chiang MaiArcade Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from South Bus Terminal, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 10/12/2025 10:00:00 to Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
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What are the most popular stations in Vang Vieng and Chiang Mai?
In Vang Vieng, you will usually depart from Public Bus Stop, South Bus Terminal or North Bus Station, while in Chiang Mai you will be arriving at Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal), Arcade Coach Station or Central Station, 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 Vang Vieng? With 2 connections between 2 Bus and Carpool 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 Vang Vieng and Chiang Mai, you can pay as low as £45 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 Carpool from Family Service: you will get to Chiang Mai in just 18h 30m.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 Vang Vieng and Chiang Mai are Tara Tour and Travel and Family Service, 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 Vang Vieng 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 Thalat or to Chiang Mai Airport, and look at flights from , 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 Vang Vieng to Chiang Mai?
The most popular companies between Vang Vieng and Chiang Mai, are Tara Tour and Travel and Family Service. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Tara Tour and Travel
All you need to know when you travel from Vang Vieng to Chiang Mai
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng to Chiang Mai
How can I reach Chiang Mai from Vang Vieng?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Chiang Mai from Vang Vieng.
How far is Chiang Mai from Vang Vieng?
The distance between Vang Vieng and Chiang Mai is 365.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Vang Vieng 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 10 kgs of CO2, a train 13 kgs, a car 62 kgs, and a flight 90 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Vang Vieng to Chiang Mai?
You can get to Chiang Mai with just £45 by taking a Carpool from Family Service.
What is the fastest way to get from Vang Vieng 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 18h 30m with a Carpool from Family Service.
More routes to Vang Vieng and to Chiang Mai
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Vang Vieng and to Chiang Mai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
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