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

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

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  1. Fly to Sam Neua, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane CNX - NEU
    2. Take the taxi from Sam Neua (NEU) to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    $128–339

  2. Bus, Minivan, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus 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
    36h 24m
    $44–170

  3. Bus, train, taxi, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane 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
    27h 26m
    $182–234

  4. Drive 989.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Houay Xaicar car 989.9 km
    15h 39m
    $115–166

  5. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane CNX - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Thanh Xuan to Mộc Châubus bus
    3. Drive from Mộc Châu to Houay Xaicar car
    9h 19m
    $127–260

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Houay Xai. However, you can fly to Sam Neua (NEU) then take the taxi to Houay Xai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nong Khai, drive to Vientiane 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.

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