There are 3 ways to get from Muang Pakbèng to Muang Xay by ferry, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muang Pakbèng to Muang Xay is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Muang Pakbèng to Muang Xay is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Muang Pakbèng and Muang Xay is 260 km. The road distance is 143.6 km.
The best way to get from Muang Pakbèng to Muang Xay without a car is to Local Speedboat and train which takes 4h 59m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Muang Pakbèng to Muang Xay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Muang Pakbèng to Muang Xay is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Muang Pakbèng to Muang Xay.
There are two+ hotels available in Muang Xay.
What companies run services between Muang Pakbèng, Laos and Muang Xay, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Muang Pakbèng to Muang Xay. However, you can take the ferry to Luang Prabang, take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, then take the train to Oudomxay station. Alternatively, you can drive from Muang Pakbèng to Muang Xay in around 2h 4m.
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Train from Luang Prabang station to Oudomxay station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $7–8
- First Class
- $12–20
- Website
- hobomaps.com
Ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- $2–3
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