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How to get fromPhuket to Huay Xaiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Phuket to Huay Xai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, Local Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HKT - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    7h 20m
    $87–177

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus
    36h 6m
    $45–109

  3. Bus, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    28h 17m
    $94–145

  4. Drive 1,662.6 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Huay Xaicar car 1,662.6 km
    23h 46m
    $298–431

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,500.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Huay Xai via Chiang Rai and Chiang khong in around 28h 17m.

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