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

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There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Houay Xay by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane CEI - NEU
    2. Walk from Sam Neua (NEU) to Houay Xayunknown unknown
    7h 48m

  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

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Sam Neua (NEU), 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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