There are 3 ways to get from Luang Namtha to Huay Xai by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus, Minivan
best- Take the bus from Luang Namtha to Oudomxaybus
- Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
21h 18m$53–75Drive 173.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Luang Namtha to Huay Xaicar 173.7 km
2h 32m$32–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from Luang Namtha to Huay Xaitaxi 173.7 km
2h 32m$90–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Namtha to Huay Xai is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Namtha to Huay Xai is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Namtha to Huay Xai station. However, there are services departing from Luang Namtha and arriving at Huay Xai - Bokeo Station via Oudomxay and Luang Prabang - Naluang Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
The distance between Luang Namtha and Huay Xai is 647 km. The road distance is 173.7 km.
The best way to get from Luang Namtha to Huay Xai without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 21h 18m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 21h 18m to get from Luang Namtha to Huay Xai, including transfers.
Luang Namtha to Huay Xai bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, depart from Luang Namtha station.
Luang Namtha to Huay Xai bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, arrive at Oudomxay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Namtha to Huay Xai is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Luang Namtha to Huay Xai.
There are 39+ hotels available in Huay Xai.
What companies run services between Luang Namtha, Laos and Huay Xai, Laos?
You can take a bus from Luang Namtha to Huay Xai via Oudomxay, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, and Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 21h 18m.
Bus from Luang Namtha to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
- Website
- Luang Prabang Transport
Bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- Luang Prabang Transport
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- 12 Go
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