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How to get fromChiang Mai to Paklayby plane, car, bus, train or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Paklay by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Loei, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Loei (LOE)planeCNX - LOE
    2. Drive from Loei (LOE) to Paklaycar
    5h 29m
    $102–270

  2. Train, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Den Chaitrain
    2. Take the bus from Den Chai to Nakhonchai Air Wiang Sa Terminalbus
    3. Drive from Nakhonchai Air Wiang Sa Terminal to Paklaycar
    10h 29m
    $27–73

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Nanbus169
    2. Drive from Nan to Paklaycar
    9h 18m
    $29–43

  4. Drive 415.8 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Paklaycar415.8 km
    6h 26m
    $48–69

  5. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeCNX - LPQ
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Paklaytaxi
    4h 53m
    $209–337

  6. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)planeCNX - UTH
    2. Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Paklaycar
    5h 7m
    $86–171

  7. Fly to Nan, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nan (NNT)planeCNX - NNT
    2. Drive from Nan (NNT) to Paklaycar
    6h 43m
    $100–284

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Loei (LOE) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Paklay. However, you can fly to Loei (LOE) then drive to Paklay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Paklay via Nan in around 9h 18m.

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