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How to get fromChiang Mai to Luang Namthaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Luang Namtha by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Boten stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namthabus bus
    5h 25m
    $171–265

  2. Bus, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang Namthabus bus
    27h 5m
    $44–172

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Boten stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namthabus bus
    18h 27m
    $80–120

  4. Drive 453.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Luang Namthacar car 453.1 km
    6h 36m
    $82–118

  5. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane CNX - CEI
    2. Drive from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Luang Namthacar car
    7h 41m
    $126–201

  6. Fly to Tachilek, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane CNX - THL
    2. Drive from Tachilek (THL) to Luang Namthacar car
    17h 39m
    $184–441

  7. Fly to Jinghong, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane CNX - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namthabus bus
    10h 10m
    $195–395

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 595 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Luang Namtha, Laos?

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Namtha via Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, and Luang Namtha in around 27h 5m.

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