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How to get fromPai to Luang Namthaby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pai to Luang Namtha by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Mini Van, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Boten stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namthabus bus
    11h 34m
    $174–286

  2. Mini Van, bus, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang Namthabus bus
    32h
    $49–182

  3. Mini Van, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Boten stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namthabus bus
    23h 22m
    $82–126

  4. Drive 526.1 km

    1. Drive from Pai to Luang Namthacar car 526.1 km
    8h 52m
    $95–137

  5. Mini Van, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane CNX - CEI
    3. Drive from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Luang Namthacar car
    13h 49m
    $132–272

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 732.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Luang Namtha, Laos?

You can take a bus from Pai to Luang Namtha via Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, and Luang Namtha in around 32h.

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