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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Muang Maiby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Muang Mai by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Dien Bien Bus Station to Muang Maicar car
    17h 13m
    $34–45

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Muang Maitaxi taxi 273.8 km
    6h 7m
    $2–3

  3. Drive 273.8 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Muang Maicar car 273.8 km
    6h 7m
    $49–71

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Muang Maitaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    $103–135

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  • Distance: 506.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 13m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Muang Mai, Phôngsali, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Muang Mai. However, you can take the bus to Oudomxay, take the bus to Dien Bien Bus Station, then drive to Muang Mai. Alternatively, you can drive from Luang Prabang to Muang Mai in around 6h 7m.

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