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How to get fromHouay Xay to Chiang Raiby unknown, bus, train, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Houay Xay to Chiang Rai by unknown, bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Travel, Minivan, Minibus, train, Local Bus

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    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Xam Nuaunknown unknown
    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 Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    34h 24m

  2. Travel, fly, drive

    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Sam Neua (NEU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane NEU - LXG
    3. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar car
    25h 18m

  3. Travel, Minivan, Minibus, train, bus

    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Xam Nuaunknown unknown
    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 Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Transferbus bus
    39h 58m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration22h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,077.4 km
  • Duration: 34h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Houay Xay to Chiang Rai. However, you can travel 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 Station, take the bus to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can travel to Sam Neua (NEU) airport, fly to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG), then drive to Chiang Rai.

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