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How to get fromChiang Rai to Houay Xaiby bus, train, plane, taxi, car or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Houay Xai by bus, train, plane, taxi, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train to Wattay International Airport, fly to Sam Neua, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tha Phra to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane VTE - NEU
    4. Take the taxi from Sam Neua (NEU) to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    14h 7m

  2. Local Bus, Minivan, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    32h 45m
    $86–167

  3. Local Bus, bus, train, taxi, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    24h 59m
    $177–260

  4. Drive 834.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Houay Xaicar car 834.5 km
    13h 19m
    $97–140

  5. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane CNX - HAN
    3. Take the bus from Thanh Xuan to Mộc Châubus bus
    4. Drive from Mộc Châu to Houay Xaicar car
    17h 5m
    $116–298

  6. Local Bus, ferry to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Xieng Khouang Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    3. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane LPQ - XKH
    4. Drive from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Houay Xaicar car
    18h 9m
    $176–493

  7. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    3. Drive from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Houay Xaicar car
    15h 9m
    $202–389

  8. Local Bus, ferry to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    3. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane LPQ - HAN
    4. Take the bus from Thanh Xuan to Mộc Châubus bus
    5. Drive from Mộc Châu to Houay Xaicar car
    24h 1m
    $115–272

  9. Drive to Sayaboury, fly to Sam Neua, taxi

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Sayaboury (ZBY)car car
    2. Fly from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane ZBY - NEU
    3. Take the taxi from Sam Neua (NEU) to Houay Xaitaxi taxi
    11h 55m
    $189–315

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Houay Xai, Houaphan, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Houay Xai. However, you can take the bus to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, take the taxi to Tha Phra, take the train to Nong Khai, drive to Mercure Vientiane, take the bus to Vientiane Airport, walk to Wattay International Airport (VTE) airport, fly to Sam Neua (NEU), then take the taxi to Houay Xai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Van Vieng station, take the taxi to Phonsavan, take the bus to Xam Nua, then take the taxi to Houay Xai.

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