There are 2 ways to get from Tachileik to Luang Namtha by bus or car
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Bus, Local Bus, Minivan
best- Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang Namthabus
25h 26m$72–117Drive 247.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Tachileik to Luang Namthacar 247.7 km
4h 22m$45–65
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tachileik to Luang Namtha is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Tachileik to Luang Namtha is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Tachileik to Luang Namtha. However, there are services departing from Mae Sai and arriving at Luang Namtha via Chiang Rai, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station and Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 26m.
The distance between Tachileik and Luang Namtha is 833 km. The road distance is 247.7 km.
It takes approximately 25h 26m to get from Tachileik to Luang Namtha, including transfers.
Tachileik to Luang Namtha bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Mae Sai station.
Tachileik to Luang Namtha bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Luang Namtha is 30 min ahead of Tachileik. It is currently 2:08 AM in Tachileik and 2:38 AM in Luang Namtha.
Yes, the driving distance between Tachileik to Luang Namtha is 248 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Tachileik to Luang Namtha.
There are two+ hotels available in Luang Namtha.
What companies run services between Tachileik, Myanmar and Luang Namtha, Laos?
You can take a bus from Mae Sai to Luang Namtha via Chiang Rai, Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, and Luang Namtha in around 25h 26m.
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang Namtha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Book at
- 12 Go
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