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How to get fromChiang Khong to Houay Xaiby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Khong to Houay Xai by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, taxi, Minivan

    best
    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    21h 37m
    $144–205

  2. Minivan, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    29h 24m
    $66–101

  3. Drive 762 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Khong to Houay Xaicar car 762 km
    11h 19m
    $89–128

  4. Drive to Louang Namtha Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Chiang Khong to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)car car
    2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane LXG - NEU
    3. Take the taxi from Sam Neua (NEU) to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    23h 7m
    $174–369

  5. Ferry to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane LPQ - NEU
    3. Take the taxi from Sam Neua (NEU) to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    15h 43m
    $172–377

Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration23hAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Khong to Houay Xai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,030.1 km
  • Duration: 21h 37m

What companies run services between Chiang Khong, Thailand and Houay Xai, Houaphan, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Khong to Houay Xai. However, you can take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Van Vieng station, take the taxi to Phonsavan, take the bus to Xam Nua, then take the taxi to Houay Xai. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Khong to Houay Xai in around 11h 19m.

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