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How to get fromChiang Rai to Houay Xayby bus, taxi, unknown, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Houay Xay by bus, taxi, unknown, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi, Minivan, travel

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    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. Walk from Xam Nua to Houay Xayunknown unknown
    26h 22m

  2. Ferry, Minivan, travel

    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. Walk from Xam Nua to Houay Xayunknown unknown
    2d 4h

  3. Bus, fly, travel

    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. Walk from Sam Neua (NEU) to Houay Xayunknown unknown
    28h 57m

  4. Bus, Minivan, travel

    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. Walk from Xam Nua to Houay Xayunknown unknown
    32h 24m

  5. Bus, train, Minibus, Minivan, travel

    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. Walk from Xam Nua to Houay Xayunknown unknown
    34h 34m

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration23h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 992.3 km
  • Duration: 26h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Houay Xay. However, you can take the bus to Vang Vieng station, take the taxi to Phonsavan, take the bus to Xam Nua, then travel to Houay Xay. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to Houay Xay via Ban Don Pier, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Phonsavan South Bus Station, Phonsavan, and Xam Nua in around 2d 4h.

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