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How to get fromMandalay to Luang Namthaby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Mandalay to Luang Namtha by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Jinghong, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mandalay to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane MDL - JHG
    3. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namthabus bus
    13h 42m
    $246–718

  2. Drive to Heho Airport, fly to Tachilek, drive

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mandalay to Heho Airport (HEH)car car
    2. Fly from Heho Airport (HEH) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane HEH - THL
    3. Drive from Tachilek (THL) to Luang Namthacar car
    8h 48m
    $169–523

Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 42m

What companies run services between Mandalay, Myanmar and Luang Namtha, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Mandalay to Luang Namtha. However, you can take the taxi to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) airport, fly to Jinghong (JHG), walk to Xishuangbanna Station, take the train to Boten station, take the taxi to Boten, then take the bus to Luang Namtha. Alternatively, you can drive to Heho Airport (HEH) airport, fly to Tachilek (THL), then drive to Luang Namtha.

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