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

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

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  1. Travel, fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

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    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
    7h 48m

  2. Travel, Minivan, Minibus, train, Local 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 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

  3. Travel, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Sam Neua (NEU)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane NEU - CEI
    7h 43m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,966Cheapest 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 Sam Neua (NEU) airport, fly to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG), then drive to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Houay Xay to Chiang Rai via Xam Nua, Phonsavan, Phoukham Bus Station, VangVieng North Bus Station, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 34h 24m.

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