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How to get fromChiang Mai to Muang Pakbèngby bus, car, plane or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Muang Pakbèng by bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, Local Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    3. Drive from Chiang khong to Muang Pakbèngcar
    9h 48m
    $33–59

  2. Bus, Local Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    3. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Pakbengferry
    13h 22m
    $21–41

  3. Drive 380.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Muang Pakbèngcar380.6 km
    6h 47m
    $69–99

  4. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, Local Speedboat

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeCNX - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    7h 17m
    $123–244

  5. Fly to Nan, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nan (NNT)planeCNX - NNT
    2. Take the bus from Nan to Thung Changbus
    3. Drive from Thung Chang to Muang Pakbèngcar
    9h 9m
    $104–308

  6. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeCNX - CEI
    2. Drive from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Muang Pakbèngcar
    9h 5m
    $116–231

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Muang Pakbèng. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Rai, take the bus to Chiang khong, then drive to Muang Pakbèng. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Mai to Muang Pakbèng in around 6h 47m.

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