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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Houay Xaiby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Houay Xai by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane LPQ - NEU
    2. Take the taxi from Sam Neua (NEU) to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $163–354

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Houay Xaitaxi taxi 440.3 km
    7h 52m
    $2–3

  3. Minivan, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    17h 24m
    $30–46

  4. Drive 440.3 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Houay Xaicar car 440.3 km
    7h 52m
    $79–114

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Houay Xai, Houaphan, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Houay Xai. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Sam Neua (NEU), then take the taxi to Houay Xai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phonsavan South Bus Station, walk to Phonsavan, take the bus to Xam Nua, then take the taxi to Houay Xai.

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