Chiang Rai Airport to Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong (to Laos)
Private transfer Chiang Rai Airport to Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong (to Laos): $135 sedan, $160 SUV, $175 van, $260 Alphard — per car, one way. 115 km, about 2 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
From Chiang Rai Airport to the 4th Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge at Chiang Khong (Huay Xai on the Lao side, start of the slow boat to Luang Prabang) it is about 115 km: about 2 hours. You cannot walk across the 2.48 km bridge: a shuttle bus (฿20, more at night and weekends, travelfeed.com, 28 March 2026) takes you from the Thai to the Lao checkpoint. Our car stops at the Thai checkpoint.
- Distance115 km
- Drive time2 h
- Pricefrom $135
Chiang Rai Airport to Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong (to Laos): price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $135 ≈ ฿4,536 | ≈ 68 | ≈ 45 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $160 ≈ ฿5,376 | ≈ 80 | ≈ 53 | ≈ 40 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $175 ≈ ฿5,880 | ≈ 88 | ≈ 58 | ≈ 44 | ≈ 29 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $260 ≈ ฿8,736 | ≈ 130 | ≈ 87 | ≈ 65 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Route 1020 north-east through Thoeng or Route 1129 along the Mekong to Chiang Khong. Hilly in parts; no tolls.
Worth stopping
- Viewpoint over the Mekong near Chiang Khong.
Good to know
- If you take the slow boat the next morning, we can drop you at a Chiang Khong guesthouse instead — same price.
- We follow your flight number: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
- Toyota Alphard ($260): captain seats and room for up to 5 people with luggage — the usual choice for families and business travellers who want a quiet, roomy ride. Same driver standard, same inclusions.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Chiang Rai Airport to Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong (to Laos): questions
How much is a private transfer from Chiang Rai Airport to Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong (to Laos)?
$135 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $160 for an SUV, $175 for a 9-seat van and $260 for a Toyota Alphard — fixed per car, with a name sign, 60 minutes of free waiting after landing and tolls. The same price at any hour.
Where does the driver meet us?
In the arrivals hall of Chiang Rai Airport after baggage claim, with your name on a sign. We send the driver’s name and phone the day before.
How do we pay?
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).