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How to get fromMuang Xay to Chiang Raiby train, ferry, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, ferry, Local Bus

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    1. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 23m
    ฿807–1,743

  2. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    19h 35m
    ฿1,627–2,547

  3. Drive 385.5 km

    1. Drive from Muang Xay to Chiang Raicar car 385.5 km
    5h 31m
    ฿2,266–3,272

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Muang Xay, Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Oudomxay to Chiang Rai via Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 19h 35m.

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