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How to get fromHuay Xai to Pak Ou Cavesby ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Huay Xai to Pak Ou Caves by ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, taxi

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    1. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Cavestaxi taxi
    9h 37m
    $11–26

  2. Minivan, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Pak Ou Cavestaxi taxi
    12h 8m
    $38–54

  3. Drive 379.1 km

    1. Drive from Huay Xai to Pak Ou Cavescar car 379.1 km
    8h 13m
    $68–99

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  • Distance: 345.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Huay Xai, Laos and Pak Ou Caves, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Huay Xai to Pak Ou Caves. However, you can take the ferry to Luang Prabang then take the taxi to Pak Ou Caves. Alternatively, you can walk to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, then take the taxi to Pak Ou Caves.

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