There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Oudômxai by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Oudômxai is to Local Bus and bus which costs $8 - $12 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Oudômxai is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Oudômxai. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Oudomxay via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Oudômxai is 408 km. The road distance is 385.5 km.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Chiang Rai to Oudômxai, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Oudômxai bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai to Oudômxai bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Chiang khong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Oudômxai is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Chiang Rai to Oudômxai.
There are two+ hotels available in Oudômxai.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Oudômxai, Laos?
You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Oudomxay via Chiang khong and Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 8h 20m.
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Huay Xai Transport
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- Huay Xai Transport
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