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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Chiang Saenby ferry, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Saen by ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    2. Drive from Huay Xai to Chiang Saencar car
    10h
    ฿760–1,462

  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 Saencar car
    12h 15m
    ฿1,638–2,332

  3. Drive 468.5 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Chiang Saencar car 468.5 km
    8h
    ฿2,758–3,983

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  • Distance: 374.2 km
  • Duration: 10h

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

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Chiang Saen. However, you can take the ferry to Huay Xai then drive to Chiang Saen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Chiang Saen via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 12h 15m.

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