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

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

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  1. Local Bus, Minivan, travel

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    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

  2. Drive to Louang Namtha Airport, fly, travel

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)car car
    2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane LXG - NEU
    3. Walk from Sam Neua (NEU) to Houay Xayunknown unknown
    25h 29m

  3. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, travel

    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

Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest 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 bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, walk to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, take the bus to Phonsavan South Bus Station, walk to Phonsavan, take the bus to Xam Nua, then travel to Houay Xay. Alternatively, you can drive to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) airport, fly to Sam Neua (NEU), then travel to Houay Xay.

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