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How to get fromMuang Xay to Muang Pakbèngby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, Local Speedboat

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    1. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    5h 1m
    $18–31

  2. Bus, Local Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    9h 5m
    $26–27

  3. Drive 143.6 km

    1. Drive from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèngcar car 143.6 km
    2h 4m
    $26–38

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèngtaxi taxi 143.6 km
    2h 4m
    $75–95

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  • Distance: 259.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Muang Xay, Laos and Muang Pakbèng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng. However, you can take the train to Luang Prabang station, take the taxi to Luang Prabang, then take the ferry to Pakbeng. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oudomxay to Pakbeng via Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and Luang Prabang in around 9h 5m.

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