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How to get fromChiang Rai to Houay Xaiby bus, taxi, ferry, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Houay Xai by bus, taxi, ferry, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi, Minivan

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Town Transfer to Vang Vieng stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng station to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    26h 39m
    $215–255

  2. Drive  834.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Houay Xaicar car 834.7 km
    13h 1m
    $97–140

  3. Ferry, Minivan, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Ban Don Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    2d 4h
    $114–126

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Town Transfer to Luang Namthabus bus
    2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane LXG - NEU
    3. Take the taxi from Sam Neua (NEU) to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    29h 13m
    $260–430

  5. Bus, Minivan, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    32h 41m
    $123–133

  6. Bus, train, Minibus, Minivan, taxi

    1. Take the bus from K Buddy Bike to Luang Prabang stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    3. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    34h 51m
    $119–148

Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration23h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,014.7 km
  • Duration: 26h 39m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Houay Xai, Houaphan, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Houay Xai. However, you can take the bus to Vang Vieng station, take the taxi to Phonsavan, take the bus to Xam Nua, then take the taxi to Houay Xai. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Ban Don Pier, take the taxi to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, take the bus to Phonsavan South Bus Station, walk to Phonsavan, take the bus to Xam Nua, then take the taxi to Houay Xai.

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