Bus Chiang Mai to Vientiane - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chiang Mai to Vientiane from various bus operators like Tara Tour and Travel for the next days.

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$61

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Monday

$45

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Tara Tour and Travel	15h 30m	7:30 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	11:00 AM	Vientiane	Khua Din Bus Stop		Economy	$61	A Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 PM to Khua Din Bus Stop, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Chiang Mai to Vientiane via Udon Thani, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Easybook
  
  17h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Chiang Mai
  Arcade Bus Station
  
  10:10 AM
  
  Udon Thani
  Muang Udonthani
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Easybook goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to Muang Udonthani, Udon Thani (Thailand) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
- 12Go Asia
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Udon Thani
  Bus Terminal 1
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Vientiane
  Khua Din Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Bus Terminal 1, Udon Thani (Thailand) at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 AM to Khua Din Bus Stop, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Tara Tour and Travel	15h 30m	5:00 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	8:30 AM	Vientiane	Khua Din Bus Stop	Economy	$45	A Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 12/8/2025 5:00:00 PM to Khua Din Bus Stop, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Tara Tour and Travel	15h 30m	7:00 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	10:30 AM	Vientiane	Khua Din Bus Stop	Economy	$45	A Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 PM to Khua Din Bus Stop, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Tara Tour and Travel	15h 30m	7:30 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	11:00 AM	Vientiane	Khua Din Bus Stop	Economy	$45	A Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 PM to Khua Din Bus Stop, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Chiang Mai to Vientiane via Udon Thani, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Easybook
  
  17h 0m
  
  0
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Chiang Mai
  Arcade Bus Station
  
  10:10 AM
  
  Udon Thani
  Muang Udonthani
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Easybook goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to Muang Udonthani, Udon Thani (Thailand) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
- 12Go Asia
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Udon Thani
  Bus Terminal 1
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Vientiane
  Khua Din Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Bus Terminal 1, Udon Thani (Thailand) at 12/7/2025 11:00:00 AM to Khua Din Bus Stop, Vientiane (Laos) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane is $44 on 12/17/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chiang Mai and Vientiane

See here how frequent the connections between Chiang Mai and Vientiane are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Chiang Mai to Vientiane. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Chiang Mai and Vientiane.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 3 buses from Chiang Mai to Vientiane, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chiang Mai and Vientiane, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Compare all providers like Tara Tour and Travel that travel 2 times every day by bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Vientiane starting from $44!

Cheapest Bus	$44
Fastest Bus	15h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:30 PM
Latest Bus	7:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	245.2 miles
Bus Companies	Tara Tour and Travel

Cheapest bus connections from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Chiang Mai for Vientiane: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$61

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$45

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$60

Monday 12/15

$61

Tuesday 12/16

$60

Wednesday 12/17

$44

Thursday 12/18

$60

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Vientiane, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $44, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $60.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chiang Mai to Vientiane, with $44. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

How to save money travelling from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chiang Mai to Vientiane in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chiang Mai to Vientiane are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

These are the most booked bus companies between Chiang Mai to Vientiane from our users.

Tara Tour and Travel from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Here you will find the key facts about the Tara Tour and Travel bus route Chiang Mai to Vientiane:

Cheapest Price	$45
Fastest Bus	15h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:30 PM
Last Bus	7:30 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	11/29/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chiang Mai and Vientiane

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chiang Mai and Vientiane.

Arcade Bus Station

Kaeonawarat Rd

Bus Terminal 3

Tambon Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai District

Tha Phae Gate Old City

Rachadamnoen Rd

Talad Warorot

Maesa Elephant Camp's Office

Southern Bus Station

Vientiane Southern Bus Station Vientiane Southern Bus Station

Soutchai Office

Khua Din Bus Stop

Nongbone Road

Green Discovery

Northern Bus Terminal

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chiang Mai to Vientiane? Compare all modes of transports from Chiang Mai to Vientiane.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chiang Mai to Vientiane? Or which bus companies serve the route Chiang Mai to Vientiane? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chiang Mai to Vientiane bus

How much does a Chiang Mai Vientiane bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $44 and takes 15h 30m to reach Vientiane. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $44 and $61. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Vientiane.

On average, how many connections are available from Chiang Mai to Vientiane each day?

Every day, the Chiang Mai to Vientiane bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chiang Mai to Vientiane take?

The fastest bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane is offered by Tara Tour and Travel and takes 15h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $61. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

The earliest bus arriving in Vientiane from Chiang Mai starts at 7:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane?

The latest bus trip departing from Chiang Mai for Vientiane starts at 7:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chiang Mai Vientiane route?

When traveling by bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane, passengers can travel with Tara Tour and Travel. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Mai and Vientiane?

You can check all the direct connections between Chiang Mai and Vientiane by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Tara Tour and Travel.

What can I take with me on the Chiang Mai to Vientiane bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chiang Mai Vientiane bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chiang Mai Vientiane bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chiang Mai to Vientiane on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chiang Mai to Vientiane

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chiang Mai and to Vientiane

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chiang Mai and to Vientiane. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!