There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Xai by bus, car, or train
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Bus via Ban Houakhoua
best- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Khong Transfer
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
7h 36m$26Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus Chiang Rai Transfer - Huay Xai
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
8h 16m$25Drive 366 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Muang Xaicar 366 km
6h 9m$59–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus Chiang Rai Transfer - Boten station / ...
- Take the train from Boten station to Oudomxay stationtrain
13h 14m$60–72
Chiang Rai to Muang Xai by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Xai is to bus which costs $25 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Xai is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Muang Xai. However, there are services departing from Jed Yod Cafe and arriving at Oudomxay via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Muang Xai is 389 km. The road distance is 366 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Xai without a car is to bus via Ban Houakhoua which takes 7h 36m and costs $27.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Xai, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Muang Xai bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, depart from Jed Yod Cafe station.
Chiang Rai to Muang Xai bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, arrive at Chiang Khong Transfer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Muang Xai is 366 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Chiang Rai to Muang Xai.
There are two+ hotels available in Muang Xai.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Muang Xai, Laos?
You can take a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Oudomxay via Chiang Khong Transfer and Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Boten station to Oudomxay station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $4–6
- First Class
- $7–16
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- booking@paifriendlytour.co.th
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
- Website
- Huay Xai Transport
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- Huay Xai Transport
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4
- Schedules at
- Huay Xai Transport
- Phone
- +66 2 300 1100
- booking@happypockettours.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21
- Book at
- Happy Pocket Tours
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- booking@yortdoytravel.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $56
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
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