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How to get fromNong Khai to Huay Xaiby plane, taxi, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Nong Khai to Huay Xai by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Huay Xaitaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $163–220

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    12h 29m
    $32–64

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Huay Xaicar car
    10h 34m
    $57–90

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus Chiang Mai
    18h 32m
    $66–82

  5. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    11h 14m
    $84–362

  6. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    21h 27m
    $60–94

  7. Drive 614.3 km

    1. Drive from Nong Khai to Huay Xaicar car 614.3 km
    10h 41m
    $110–159

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Nong Khai, Thailand and Huay Xai, Laos?

You can take a bus from Nong Khai to Huay Xai via Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, Chiang Mai, and Chiangkhong in around 18h 32m.

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