Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

Chiang Rai
Huay Xai
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Chiang Rai to Huay Xai Destination Reviews

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Ary V
Van was average, and the driver is a danger in the wheels, for those bumpy roads
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Mar 18, 2026
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Paul E
Late, dirty vehicle poor communication on the operator. The delivery from the Laos border was the most inefficient and time wasting experience of my life. Much better to just get a tuk tuk.
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Feb 25, 2026
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Marius F
Pickup perfectly on time from the hotel and we were on the way to the border relatively quick. The whole process until drop off at Huay Xai took 2 hrs longer than advertised. (4hrs total door to door)
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Feb 5, 2026
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Nalissa E
My pick up was on time as the first passagner, but quite disorganized for others. He didn't have all the correct pick up addresses and it took over an hour to get out of Chiang Rai. He was a good driver, much safer than previous experiences. I've learned that door to door isn't necessarily the best option.
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Bus Van + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Jan 25, 2026
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Lukas M
The operator arrived on time, however the vehicle was too small for the number of passengers and luggage. We sat crammed in a small car (not a bus or van as advertised) for 1.5 hours, that was freezing cold. During the drive the driver seemed to microsleep at least once, creating an uncomfortable feeling and risky situations. Especially considering the relatively high price, the service we received seemed poor.
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Van Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, Jan 4, 2026
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Jenny M
Was not what I paid for. Mislead by advertising.
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Van Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, Dec 7, 2025
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Henrik J
The driver contacted us 2 hours before departure for our pickup location
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Van Van + Van, LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ), Nov 15, 2025
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Irene H
Very well organized transfer. It was a van ride to the border, then the bus service in the border (taxes already included), and another van in Lao. All smooth and correct, we did not have to worry about anything. Save some baths to pay in the border for the stamp (20 B) and for whatever taxes service (50 B or 1$).
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Van Van + Van, LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ), Oct 22, 2025
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Salome
We arrived safely. Despite miss communication, we had to wait for the driver almost an hour, with back and forth messages to the pick up location. It’s something that needs to improve. They pick us in a car, and they were saying the car couldn’t enter the entrance of shopping mall where we were. It was very stressful. They need to improve communication. We had the car to thailand border, then a bus to laos border and a open car to our location. We had to wait for more people at Laos border to take us to the street in HouayXay. So just for awareness, plan your time and take food and water with you. At the end worked well, but they need to improve how to communicate with the client.
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Van Van + Van, LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ), Apr 29, 2025
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Christian
When first I had got in contact with the travel agency everything went great. Good pick up, good to get through the border and a good pick up there. The only thing was that there was no contact info, and I had to google a WhatsApp number. Would have been nice to have that from the beginning.
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Van Van + Van, LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ), Apr 28, 2025
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Chiang Rai to Huay Xai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Mekong Transfer
Van + Bus
05:00
06:50
€14.64
  4.7
Bus
K Buddy
Van + Bus + Song Taew
05:00
08:30
€13.31
  4.0
Van
Trip Corner
Van
05:00
08:30
€11.98
Van
Terminal Green Pai
Minivan
05:00
08:30
€17.30
Bus
JTTT Travel
Van + Bus + Song Taew
05:00
08:00
€13.31
Van
Mekong Transfer
Van + Tuk Tuk
05:00
07:30
€19.96
Bus
Happy Pocket Tours
Van + Bus
05:00
08:00
€14.64
Bus
JTTT Travel
Van + Bus + Song Taew
05:00
07:30
€13.31
Bus
Happy Pocket Tours
Van + Bus
06:00
08:00
€14.64
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Van + Shuttle
11:00
14:00
€13.97
  4.5
Van
Trip Corner
Van
11:00
14:30
€11.98
Bus
JTTT Travel
Van + Bus + Song Taew
11:00
14:00
€13.31
  5.0
Bus
JTTT Travel
Van + Bus + Song Taew
11:00
13:30
€13.31
Bus
K Buddy
Van + Bus + Song Taew
13:00
15:00
€13.31
  4.5

How to get from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

When you want to get from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+taxi ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 79.58. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as EUR 36.73.

How far is Chiang Rai from Huay Xai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai. Your trip will be a total of 32 miles (50 km). The flying distance is 32 miles (50 km).

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai?

The travel time from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 4 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai?

The cost of the trip from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Easyride Services: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as EUR 36.73 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as EUR 79.58.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai:

  • Van price : EUR 13.31 - EUR 26.06;
  • Bus+taxi price: EUR 17.30. From Chiang Rai to Huay Xai starting from 05:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer until 13:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: EUR 17.30. From Chiang Rai to Huay Xai starting from 05:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer until 13:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
  • Ferry+Van price: EUR 20.49. From Chiang Rai to Huay Xai starting from 05:00 Chiang Rai Town Transfer until 05:00 Chiang Rai Town Transfer
  • taxi+Van price: EUR 74.52. From Chiang Rai to Huay Xai starting from 00:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 36.73 to EUR 79.58.

How many trips per day are there between Chiang Rai and Huay Xai?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 36.73.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 37% chosen Bus+Van
  • 36% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 16% opted for a van.
  • 5% chosen taxi+Van
  • 5% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

Facts about the transport from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

Cheapest Transport€14
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure1:30 PM
Departures per day5
Distance50 kilometers
Transport CompaniesEasyride Services, Happy Pocket Tours, K Buddy, LaoLuang Travel, Mekong Transfer, Terminal Green Pai, Than Car Service, Trip Corner, Yortdoy Travel, Zhanzhao Tour