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How to get fromChiang Mai to Muang Pakbèngby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Muang Pakbèng by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, Local Speedboat

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    4h 58m
    $166–245

  2. Bus, Local Speedboat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    22h 5m
    $25–133

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus Chiang Mai
    2. Drive from Chiangkhong to Muang Pakbèngcar car
    9h 28m
    $43–65

  4. Drive 379.8 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Muang Pakbèngcar car 379.8 km
    6h 45m
    $68–99

  5. Fly to Nan, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nan (NNT)plane plane CNX - NNT
    2. Drive from Nan (NNT) to Muang Pakbèngcar car
    6h 14m
    $153–274

  6. 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 Muang Pakbèngcar car
    7h 59m
    $122–247

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Muang Pakbèng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Muang Pakbèng. However, you can fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang, then take the ferry to Pakbeng. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Muang Pakbèng via Chiangkhong in around 9h 28m.

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