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How to get fromChiang Mai to Muang Nganby plane, car, bus or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Muang Ngan by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeCNX - LPQ
    2. Drive from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Muang Ngancar
    9h 3m
    $171–321

  2. Bus, Minivan, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the taxi from Phonsavan South Bus Station to Muang Ngantaxi
    28h 4m
    $79–238

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Bueng Kanbus
    2. Drive from Bueng Kan to Muang Ngancar
    23h 12m
    $89–140

  4. Drive 849 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Muang Ngancar849 km
    14h 28m
    $153–220

  5. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)planeCNX - XKH
    2. Take the taxi from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Muang Ngantaxi
    9h 11m
    $166–361

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Muang Ngan, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Muang Ngan. However, you can take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), then drive to Muang Ngan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Muang Ngan via Bueng Kan in around 23h 12m.

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