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How to get fromChiang Mai to Paklayby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Loei, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Loei (LOE)plane plane CNX - LOE
    2. Drive from Loei (LOE) to Paklaycar car
    5h 29m
    $129–183

  2. Train, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Den Chaitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Den Chai to Nakhonchai Air Wiang Sa Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from Nakhonchai Air Wiang Sa Terminal to Paklaycar car
    10h 28m
    $25–61

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Nanbus bus 169
    2. Drive from Nan to Paklaycar car
    9h 18m
    $38–55

  4. Drive  415.8 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Paklaycar car 415.8 km
    6h 25m
    $48–69

  5. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Paklaytaxi taxi
    4h 38m
    $213–327

  6. 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 Paklaycar car
    7h 3m
    $137–237

  7. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CNX - UTH
    2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Paklaycar car
    5h 10m
    $89–177

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Loei (LOE) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Paklay. However, you can fly to Loei (LOE) then drive to Paklay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Paklay via Nan in around 9h 18m.

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