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

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

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, Local Speedboat

    best
    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
    4h 56m
    $135–249

  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
    $22–43

  3. Bus, Local Bus, drive

    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
    $34–61

  4. Drive 380.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Muang Pakbèngcar380.6 km
    6h 44m
    $69–99

  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
    8h 3m
    $120–292

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest 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 fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang, then take the ferry to Pakbeng. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Muang Pakbèng via Chiang Rai and Chiang khong in around 9h 48m.

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