There are 4 ways to get from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, Local Speedboat
best- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang station
- Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng
5h 1m$20–32Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng143.6 km
2h 4m$2–3Bus, Local Speedboat
- Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal
- Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng
9h 5m$27–28Drive 143.6 km
- Drive from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng143.6 km
2h 4m$26–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Muang Xay and Muang Pakbèng is 260 km. The road distance is 143.6 km.
The best way to get from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng without a car is to train and Local Speedboat which takes 5h 1m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng.
There are 18+ hotels available in Muang Pakbèng.
What companies run services between Muang Xay, Laos and Muang Pakbèng, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Muang Xay to Muang Pakbèng. However, you can take the train to Luang Prabang station, take the taxi to Luang Prabang, then take the ferry to Pakbeng. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oudomxay to Pakbeng via Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and Luang Prabang in around 9h 5m.
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Train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $7–8
- First Class
- $12–20
- Website
- hobomaps.com
Bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
- Website
- hobomaps.com
Ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng
- 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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