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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Chiang Khamby ferry, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Kham by ferry, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, drive

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    1. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    2. Drive from Huay Xai to Chiang Khamcar car
    10h 23m
    ฿962–1,718

  2. Minivan, drive

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    2. Drive from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Chiang Khamcar car
    12h 38m
    ฿1,857–2,644

  3. Local Speedboat, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    2. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang Khamcar car
    6h 22m
    ฿1,244–1,694

  4. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Phayao to Chiang Khamtaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    ฿6,201–9,485

  5. Drive 369.1 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Chiang Khamcar car 369.1 km
    6h 21m
    ฿2,189–3,162

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,921Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Chiang Kham, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Chiang Kham. However, you can take the ferry to Huay Xai then drive to Chiang Kham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Chiang Kham via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 12h 38m.

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