There are 2 ways to get from Luang Namtha to Mae Sai by bus or car
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Bus, Minivan, drive
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
- Drive from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Mae Saicar
22h 52m฿2,350–3,343Drive 250 km
cheapest- Drive from Luang Namtha to Mae Saicar 250 km
4h 25m฿1,461–2,111
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Namtha to Mae Sai is to drive which costs ฿1400 - ฿2200 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Namtha to Mae Sai is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2200.
The distance between Luang Namtha and Mae Sai is 759 km. The road distance is 250 km.
It takes approximately 22h 52m to get from Luang Namtha to Mae Sai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Namtha to Mae Sai is 250 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Luang Namtha to Mae Sai.
There are 80+ hotels available in Mae Sai.
What companies run services between Luang Namtha, Laos and Mae Sai, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Luang Namtha to Mae Sai. However, you can take the bus to Oudomxay, take the bus to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, take the bus to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, then drive to Mae Sai. Alternatively, you can drive from Luang Namtha to Mae Sai in around 4h 25m.
Bus from Luang Namtha to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿110–160
- 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
- ฿490
- 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
- ฿1,100–1,700
- Book at
- 12 Go
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