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How to get fromChiang Mai to Pakbeng (Station)by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Pakbeng (Station) 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
    $25–132

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus Chiang Mai
    2. Drive from Chiangkhong to Pakbeng (Station)car car
    9h 29m
    $44–64

  4. Drive 378.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Pakbeng (Station)car car 378.5 km
    6h 43m
    $68–98

  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 Pakbeng (Station)car car
    6h 13m
    $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 Pakbeng (Station)car car
    7h 58m
    $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 Pakbeng (Station), Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Pakbeng (Station). 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 Pakbeng (Station) via Chiangkhong in around 9h 29m.

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