How far is it from Houay Xay to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Houay Xay and Chiang Rai is 1048 km.

How long does it take to get from Houay Xay to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 32h 36m to get from Houay Xay to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 393+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Houay Xay to Chiang Rai - 3 ways to travel via train, Minivan, and Minibus

There are 3 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.

Travel, Minivan, Minibus, train, ferry, Local Bus
best
1. Walk from Houay Xay to Xam Nua
2. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavan
3. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Station
4. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang station
5. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
6. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
32h 36m
Travel, fly, drive
1. Walk from Houay Xay to Sam Neua (NEU)
2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)NEU - LXG
3. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Rai
25h 23m
Travel, bus, Minivan, Local Bus
1. Walk from Houay Xay to Mộc Châu
2. Take the bus from Mộc Châu to Thanh Xuan
3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
45h 57m

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

11Weekly Planes

22h 2mAverage Duration

฿3,801Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houay Xay to Chiang Rai.

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Distance: 1,047.8 km
Duration: 32h 36m

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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