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How to get fromChiang Rai to Houay Xayby plane, bus, or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Houay Xay by plane, bus, or unknown

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  1. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane CEI - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Thanh Xuan to Mộc Châubus bus
    3. Walk from Mộc Châu to Houay Xayunknown unknown
    11h 8m

  2. Local Bus, Minivan, travel

    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. Walk from Xam Nua to Houay Xayunknown unknown
    32h 28m

  3. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, travel

    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. Walk from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Houay Xayunknown unknown
    11h 18m

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 911.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Houay Xay. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, take the bus to Kim Ma Bus Station, walk to Cát Linh Station, take the train to Thượng Đình Station, walk to Thanh Xuan, take the bus to Mộc Châu, then travel to Houay Xay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Houay Xay via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Phonsavan South Bus Station, Phonsavan, and Xam Nua in around 32h 28m.

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