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How to get fromPhnom Penh to Huay Xaiby plane, bus, car, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, Local Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KTI - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    10h 55m
    $100–274

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khongbus bus
    26h 42m
    $59–89

  3. Fly to Tachilek, drive

    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane KTI - THL
    2. Drive from Tachilek (THL) to Huay Xaicar car
    21h 13m
    $211–476

  4. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane KTI - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    18h 15m
    $221–328

  5. Fly to Nan, drive

    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Nan (NNT)plane plane KTI - NNT
    2. Drive from Nan (NNT) to Huay Xaicar car
    12h 12m
    $185–480

  6. Bus, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    29h 10m
    $65–105

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus
    31h 27m
    $60–90

Phnom Penh (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,264.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Huay Xai, Laos?

You can take a bus from Phnom Penh to Huay Xai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Chiang Khong in around 26h 42m.

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