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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Phayaoby plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Phayao by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane LPQ - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phayaobus bus
    8h 3m
    ฿5,430–9,545

  2. Ferry, Local Bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phayaobus bus
    13h 38m
    ฿715–1,289

  3. Minivan, Local Bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phayaobus bus
    15h 52m
    ฿1,595–2,210

  4. Drive 440.9 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Phayaocar car 440.9 km
    7h 34m
    ฿2,600–3,755

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    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
    6h 9m
    ฿5,490–8,645

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus bus 198
    21h 59m
    ฿844–4,494

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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  • Distance: 349.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Phayao via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Chiang khong, Chiang Rai, and Phayao in around 15h 52m.

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