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How to get fromKunming to Huay Xaiby train, ferry, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Huay Xai by train, ferry, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, Local Speedboat, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Huay Xaicar car
    16h 58m
    $90–200

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    18h 53m
    $69–163

  3. Drive  908.4 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Huay Xaicar car 908.4 km
    10h 14m
    $158–228

  4. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KMG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Laos Border Control and Immigraion office Houayxay Laosbus bus
    11h 40m
    $173–333

  5. Fly to Tachilek, drive

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane KMG - THL
    2. Drive from Tachilek (THL) to Huay Xaicar car
    14h 16m
    $107–482

  6. Fly to Jinghong, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane KMG - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    18h 47m
    $218–658

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,087.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 58m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Huay Xai, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Kunming to Huay Xai. However, you can take the train to Kunming South, take the train to Luang Prabang station, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Pakbeng, then drive to Huay Xai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming Station to Huay Xai via Kunming South, Luang Prabang station, and Luang Prabang in around 18h 53m.

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