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How to get fromHouay Xai to Luang Namthaby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Houay Xai to Luang Namtha by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Sam Neua (NEU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane NEU - LXG
    4h 4m
    $150–320

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Luang Namthataxi taxi 583.1 km
    8h 48m
    $1

  3. Taxi, Minivan, Minibus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Xam Nuataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang Namthabus bus
    29h 10m
    $55–86

  4. Drive 583.1 km

    1. Drive from Houay Xai to Luang Namthacar car 583.1 km
    8h 48m
    $105–151

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 335.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Houay Xai, Houaphan, Laos and Luang Namtha, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Houay Xai to Luang Namtha. However, you can take the taxi to Sam Neua (NEU) airport then fly to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Xam Nua, take the bus to Phonsavan, take the taxi to Phoukham Bus Station, take the bus to VangVieng North Bus Station, walk to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, walk to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, take the bus to Luang Namtha, then take the taxi to Luang Namtha.

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