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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Travel, Minivan, Minibus, train, Local Bus

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    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Xam Nuaunknown unknown
    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 24m

  2. Travel, Minivan, Minibus, train, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Xam Nuaunknown unknown
    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 Stationtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Chiang Khong Border Controlferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Border Control to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2d 13h

  3. Travel, fly, drive

    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Sam Neua (NEU)unknown unknown
    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
    25h 18m

  4. Travel, Minivan, Minibus, train, bus

    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Xam Nuaunknown unknown
    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 Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus
    39h 47m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration22h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,582Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Houay Xay to Chiang Rai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,077.4 km
  • Duration: 34h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Houay Xay to Chiang Rai. However, you can travel to Xam Nua, take the bus to Phonsavan, take the taxi to Phoukham Bus Station, take the bus to VangVieng North Bus Station, walk to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, walk to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, take the bus to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Houay Xay to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 via Xam Nua, Phonsavan, Phoukham Bus Station, VangVieng North Bus Station, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Station, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang Transfer, Luang Prabang, Chiang Khong Border Control, and Chiang Khong Border Control in around 2d 13h.

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