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There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai by bus or car

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Bus, Local Bus  •  6h 22m

  1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Chiang Mai
  2. Take the Local Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong

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Drive  •  4h 52m

  1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai 294.8 km

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The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai is to bus and Local Bus which costs ฿360 - ฿750 and takes 6h 22m.

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The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs ฿1900 - ฿2900.

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The distance between Chiang Mai and Huay Xai is 307 km. The road distance is 294.8 km.

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It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai, including transfers.

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Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Huay Xai is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai.

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Map of how to get from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai.
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  • Distance: 306.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai via Chiang Rai and Chiang khong in around 6h 22m.

Bus operators
Local bus
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
Ave. Duration
2h
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $3

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