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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 5 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 taxi
    2. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Van Vieng stationtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    26h 46m
    ฿5,917–7,904

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Xam Nuataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    32h 53m
    ฿2,260–3,472

  3. Drive 866.3 km

    1. Drive from Houay Xai to Chiang Raicar car 866.3 km
    12h 32m
    ฿3,176–4,587

  4. Taxi, fly, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Houay Xai to Sam Neua (NEU)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane NEU - LXG
    3. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar car
    24h 55m
    ฿6,334–9,522

  5. Drive, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Drive from Houay Xai to Mộc Châucar car
    2. Take the bus from Mộc Châu to Thanh Xuanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    47h 27m
    ฿3,802–4,950

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration21h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,869Cheapest 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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