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How to get fromMuang Pakbèng to Chiang Maiby ferry, plane, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Muang Pakbèng to Chiang Mai by ferry, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Local Speedboat to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    4h 58m
    ฿5,365–8,385

  2. Local Speedboat, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    22h 5m
    ฿815–4,385

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Muang Pakbèng to Chiangkhongcar car
    2. Take the bus from Chiangkhong to Chiang Maibus bus Chiangkhong
    9h 28m
    ฿1,446–2,072

  4. Drive 379.7 km

    1. Drive from Muang Pakbèng to Chiang Maicar car 379.7 km
    6h 45m
    ฿2,220–3,206

  5. Drive to Nan, fly

    1. Drive from Muang Pakbèng to Nan (NNT)car car
    2. Fly from Nan (NNT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane NNT - CNX
    6h 54m
    ฿5,062–9,034

  6. Drive to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Muang Pakbèng to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)car car
    2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CEI - CNX
    7h 58m
    ฿4,244–8,941

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,851Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Muang Pakbèng, Laos and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Muang Pakbèng to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the ferry to Luang Prabang, take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muang Pakbèng to Chiang Mai via Chiangkhong in around 9h 28m.

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