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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 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 Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    32h 36m
  2. 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
    24h 38m
  3. Travel, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Walk from Houay Xay to Mộc Châuunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Mộc Châu to Thanh Xuanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    45h 57m

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration21h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,822Cheapest 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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