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There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Phonsavan by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    14h 47m
    $201–247

  2. Bus, Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Town Transfer to Vang Vieng stationbus bus Chiang Rai Town Transfer - Vang Vieng station
    2. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 46m
    $67–79

  3. Drive  611.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Phonsavancar car 611.5 km
    9h 41m
    $99–143

  4. Bus to Louang Namtha Airport, fly to Xieng Khouang Airport

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Town Transfer to Luang Namthabus bus
    2. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane LXG - XKH
    30h 52m
    $190–323

  5. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 20m
    $90

  6. Bus, train, Minibus

    1. Take the bus from K Buddy Bike to Luang Prabang stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    3. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 51m
    $84–103

  7. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CEI - LPQ
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    9h 1m
    $176–318

  8. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane CEI - XKH
    7h 8m
    $125–386

  9. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    3. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    8h 55m
    $149–250

Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 851.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 47m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Phonsavan via Huay Xai, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, and Phonsavan South Bus Station in around 22h 20m. Alternatively, Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Airways International, and Lao Airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) 4 times a week.

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