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

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

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  1. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane PKZ - LXG
    2. Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Huay Xaitaxi taxi
    5h 47m
    $460–820

  2. Bus via Thakhèk

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Thakhek Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nakhonphanom to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    31h 37m
    $62–92

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    25h 56m
    $71–96

  4. Drive  1,150 km

    1. Drive from Pakse to Huay Xaicar car 1,150 km
    18h 13m
    $206–298

  5. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane PKZ - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    11h 36m
    $145–716

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    27h 5m
    $71–89

  7. Bus, train, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    28h 23m
    $99–123

Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 974 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Pakse, Laos and Huay Xai, Laos?

You can take a bus from Pakse to Huay Xai via Ubon Ratchathani, Chiang Rai, and Chiang Rai Transfer in around 27h 5m.

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