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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Mae Saiby ferry, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Mae Sai 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 Mae Saicar car
    10h 38m
    ฿960–1,764

  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 Mae Saicar car
    12h 52m
    ฿1,850–2,685

  3. Drive 491 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Mae Saicar car 491 km
    8h 21m
    ฿2,895–4,182

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane LPQ - CEI
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Saitaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    ฿5,730–9,945

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,198Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Luang Prabang to Mae Sai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 411.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Mae Sai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Mae Sai. However, you can take the ferry to Huay Xai then drive to Mae Sai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Mae Sai via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 12h 52m.

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