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How to get fromChiang Mai to Muang Xayby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Muang Xay by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    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 Oudomxay stationtrain train
    2h 45m
    $164–255

  2. Bus via Ban Houayxay

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus Chiang Mai
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    12h
    $24–53

  3. Drive 522.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Muang Xaycar car 522.5 km
    8h 46m
    $94–136

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxaybus bus
    24h
    $29–135

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chiang Mai to Muang Xay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 469.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Oudomxay via Chiangkhong and Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 12h.

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