There are 6 ways to get from Muang Khua to Chiang Rai by taxi, train, plane, ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Muang Khua to Oudomxay stationtaxi
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane LPQ - CEI
8h 36m฿8,143–12,010Drive 484.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Muang Khua to Chiang Raicar 484.3 km
6h 56m฿1,889–2,728Taxi, train, ferry, Local Bus
- Take the taxi from Muang Khua to Oudomxay stationtaxi
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
- Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
- Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
14h 50m฿3,111–4,033Taxi, bus, Minivan, Local Bus
- Take the taxi from Muang Khua to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminaltaxi
- Take the bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
21h 24m฿4,108–4,771Taxi, train, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Muang Khua to Oudomxay stationtaxi
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane LPQ - CNX
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
10h 14m฿7,223–11,500Taxi, Mini Bus, Minivan, Local Bus
- Take the taxi from Muang Khua to Nong Khiawtaxi
- Take the bus from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
21h 25m฿3,785–4,232
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Muang Khua to Chiang Rai is to drive which costs ฿1800 - ฿2800 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Muang Khua to Chiang Rai is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs ฿1800 - ฿2800.
The distance between Muang Khua and Chiang Rai is 461 km. The road distance is 484.3 km.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Muang Khua to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Muang Khua to Chiang Rai is 484 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Muang Khua to Chiang Rai.
There are 413+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Muang Khua, Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Muang Khua to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Oudomxay station, take the train to Luang Prabang station, take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Oudomxay station, take the train to Luang Prabang station, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Huay Xai, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,500–8,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿9,000–21,000
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–6,500
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿245–650
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿245–260
- First Class
- ฿390–650
Train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿245–650
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿245–260
- First Class
- ฿390–650
Train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿245–650
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿245–260
- First Class
- ฿390–650
Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿65
Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿65
Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿65
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿430–650
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿437
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,445
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,445
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿400–650
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- Website
- Luang Prabang Transport
Bus from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿82
- Schedules at
- Luang Prabang Transport
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿418
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000–2,600
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