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

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There are 4 ways to get from Houay Xai to Chiang Rai by taxi, plane, car, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, fly, drive

    best
    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
    8h 5m
    ฿7,114–12,417

  2. Taxi, Minivan, Minibus, train, 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 Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    34h 41m
    ฿2,156–3,176

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

    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 Vang Viengtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    26h 50m
    ฿5,147–6,870

  4. Drive  853.7 km

    1. Drive from Houay Xai to Chiang Raicar car 853.7 km
    12h 38m
    ฿3,325–4,802

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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 Sam Neua (NEU) airport, fly to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG), then drive to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Xam Nua, take the bus to Phonsavan, take the taxi to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Huay Xai, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai.

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