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How to get fromChiang Rai to Luang Namthaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Luang Namtha by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Local Bus, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Oudomxay to Luang Namthataxi taxi
    10h 3m
    $68–106

  2. Drive 274.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Luang Namthacar car 274.4 km
    3h 59m
    $50–71

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  • Distance: 524.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Luang Namtha, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Luang Namtha. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, then take the taxi to Luang Namtha. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Luang Namtha in around 3h 59m.

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