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How to get fromHouay Xay to Chiang Raiby unknown, bus, train, ferry, plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Houay Xay to Chiang Rai by unknown, bus, train, ferry, plane, or car

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

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    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Xam Nuaunknown
    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 36m

  2. Travel, fly, drive

    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Sam Neua (NEU)unknown
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)planeNEU - LXG
    3. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar
    25h 23m

  3. Travel, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Mộc Châuunknown
    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
    45h 57m

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration22h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,801Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 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 travel to Sam Neua (NEU) airport, fly to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG), then drive to Chiang Rai.

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