There are 4 ways to get from Luang Namtha to Xam Nua by bus, car, taxi, or plane
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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 Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus
26h 28m$47–69Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Luang Namtha to Xam Nuataxi 541.9 km
7h 48m$1Drive 541.9 km
- Drive from Luang Namtha to Xam Nuacar 541.9 km
7h 48m$98–141Fly
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane LXG - NEU
19h 34m$153–321
Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Namtha to Xam Nua is to taxi which costs $1 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Namtha to Xam Nua is to drive which takes 7h 48m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Namtha to Xam Nua. However, there are services departing from Luang Namtha and arriving at Xam Nua via Oudomxay, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and Phonsavan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 28m.
The distance between Luang Namtha and Xam Nua is 809 km. The road distance is 541.9 km.
The best way to get from Luang Namtha to Xam Nua without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 26h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 26h 28m to get from Luang Namtha to Xam Nua, including transfers.
Luang Namtha to Xam Nua bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, depart from Luang Namtha station.
The best way to get from Luang Namtha to Xam Nua is to bus and Minivan which takes 26h 28m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 19h 34m.
Luang Namtha to Xam Nua bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, arrive at Oudomxay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Namtha to Xam Nua is 542 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Luang Namtha to Xam Nua.
What companies run services between Luang Namtha, Laos and Xam Nua, Laos?
You can take a bus from Luang Namtha to Xam Nua via Oudomxay, Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Phonsavan South Bus Station, and Phonsavan in around 26h 28m. Alternatively, Lao Airlines flies from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU) twice daily.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Sam Neua via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–320
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 Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nua
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4
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