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How to get fromChiang Mai to Oudomxayby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, 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
    3h 25m
    $163–253

  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
    $24–54

  3. Drive 521.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Oudomxaycar car 521.3 km
    8h 45m
    $94–135

  4. Fly to Jinghong, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane CNX - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    9h 18m
    $196–393

  5. 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
    $29–136

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: 473.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Oudomxay, 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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