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How to get fromChiang Rai to Xayaburi Damby bus, ferry, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Xayaburi Dam by bus, ferry, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Local Bus, ferry, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    3. Drive from Luang Prabang to Xayaburi Damcar car
    14h 8m
    $37–67

  2. Local Bus, Minivan, taxi

    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 taxi from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Xayaburi Damtaxi taxi
    16h 16m
    $100–143

  3. Drive 354.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Xayaburi Damcar car 354.7 km
    6h 29m
    $64–92

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xayaburi Damtaxi taxi
    8h 46m
    $227–340

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 8m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Xayaburi Dam, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Xayaburi Dam. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai, take the ferry to Luang Prabang, then drive to Xayaburi Dam. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, then take the taxi to Xayaburi Dam.

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