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How to get fromMelbourne to Huay Xaiby plane, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Huay Xai by plane, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane MEL - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Town Transfer to Chiang Khongbus bus
    18h 58m
    $341–842

  2. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane MEL - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Laos Border Control and Immigraion office Houayxay Laosbus bus
    21h 29m
    $310–600

  3. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane MEL - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    28h 11m
    $414–635

  4. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane MEL - LXG
    2. Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Huay Xaitaxi taxi
    21h 12m
    $439–1,039

  5. Fly to Tachilek, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane MEL - THL
    2. Drive from Tachilek (THL) to Huay Xaicar car
    20h 10m
    $319–749

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,086.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 58m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Huay Xai, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Huay Xai. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), take the taxi to Chiang Rai Town Transfer, take the bus to Chiang Khong, then walk to Huay Xai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang, then take the ferry to Huay Xai.

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