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How to get fromHouay Xai to Chiang Raiby taxi, bus, train, ferry, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Houay Xai to Chiang Rai by taxi, bus, train, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, Minivan, train, ferry, Local Bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Xam Nuataxi
    2. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
    3. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Van Vieng stationtaxi
    4. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    5. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    6. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    26h 46m
    ฿5,916–7,903

  2. Taxi, Minivan, Minibus, train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Xam Nuataxi
    2. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
    3. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    5. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    6. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    32h 53m
    ฿2,258–3,470

  3. Drive 866.3 km

    1. Drive from Houay Xai to Chiang Raicar866.3 km
    12h 32m
    ฿3,188–4,604

  4. Drive to Xieng Khouang Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Drive from Houay Xai to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)car
    2. Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeXKH - LPQ
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    17h 22m
    ฿5,879–15,460

  5. Drive, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Drive from Houay Xai to Mộc Châucar
    2. Take the bus from Mộc Châu to Thanh Xuanbus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    47h 28m
    ฿3,810–5,259

  6. Taxi to Sam Neua, fly to Wattay International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Sam Neua (NEU)taxi
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeNEU - VTE
    3. Take the train from Nong Khai to Tha Phratrain
    4. Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus
    14h 1m
    ฿4,098–7,231

  7. Drive, bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Houay Xai to Mộc Châucar
    2. Take the bus from Mộc Châu to Thanh Xuanbus
    3. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeHAN - CNX
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    17h 47m
    ฿3,710–9,303

  8. Drive to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Houay Xai to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)car
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeLPQ - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    15h 11m
    ฿6,622–12,089

  9. Drive, bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Drive from Houay Xai to Mộc Châucar
    2. Take the bus from Mộc Châu to Thanh Xuanbus
    3. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeHAN - LPQ
    4. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    23h 50m
    ฿3,590–8,718

Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,670Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Houay Xai to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Xam Nua, take the bus to Phonsavan, take the taxi to Van Vieng station, take the train to Luang Prabang station, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Huay Xai, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can drive from Houay Xai to Chiang Rai in around 12h 32m.

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