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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Phôngsali by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train, taxi

    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 Boten stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Boten station to Phôngsalitaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $238–345

  2. Bus via Ban Houayxay

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Phôngsalibus bus
    23h
    $27–61

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Boten stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Boten station to Phôngsalitaxi taxi
    18h 34m
    $146–198

  4. Drive 610.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Phôngsalicar car 610.1 km
    9h 45m
    $110–158

  5. Fly to Jinghong, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane CNX - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Boten station to Phôngsalitaxi taxi
    10h 17m
    $261–473

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Phôngsalibus bus
    35h
    $32–143

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: 669.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Phôngsali via Chiangkhong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Oudomxay in around 23h.

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