Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

Chiang Rai
Huay Xai
Tue, Jun 24
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Chiang Rai to Huay Xai Destination Reviews

S
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 + Shuttle, LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ), Apr 29, 2025
C
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 + Shuttle, LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ), Apr 28, 2025
WD
Absolutely perfect!!
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew, JTTT Travel (JTTT Travel), Apr 23, 2025
NS
Comfortable seats and our driver was so helpful with the visa application process!
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Apr 14, 2025
SH
We were outside the hotel waiting 40 mins prior to pick up and when he failed to arrive Reception called him for us and he said he had been already and we weren’t there, totally untrue. He returned but was very late and did t appear to know where he wa going for pick ups
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Jan 25, 2025
M
Everything very smooth on the Thai side, great experience. Slow processes, and very old, unsafe vehicles on the Laos side. At the end, Lao driver did not even bother to drop me off next to the hotel, making me walk with luggage.
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Jan 22, 2025
PW
Very efficient service and with good expertise on visa clearance
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Nov 24, 2024
S
It was good, we were told to be ready by 5am but we were picked up at nearly 6am
Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew, JTTT Travel (JTTT Travel), Jun 26, 2024
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Chiang Rai to Huay Xai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Mekong Transfer
Van + Bus
05:00
06:50
€14.66
  4.7
Bus
K Buddy
Taxi + Bus + Song Taew
05:00
08:30
€13.33
  4.0
Van
Terminal Green Pai
Minivan
05:00
08:30
€17.32
Bus
JTTT Travel
Taxi + Bus + Song Taew
05:00
08:00
€13.33
Van
Mekong Transfer
Van + Tuk Tuk
05:00
07:30
€19.99
Bus
JTTT Travel
Taxi + Bus + Song Taew
05:00
07:30
€13.33
Van
Mekong Transfer
Van + Bus
05:30
08:00
€13.33
  4.7
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Van + Shuttle
11:00
14:00
€13.99
  4.0
Bus
JTTT Travel
Taxi + Bus + Song Taew
11:00
14:00
€13.33
  5.0
Bus
JTTT Travel
Taxi + Bus + Song Taew
11:00
13:30
€13.33
Bus
K Buddy
Taxi + Bus + Song Taew
13:00
15:00
€13.33
  4.5

Transportation from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

Facts about the transport from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

Cheapest Transport€14
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure1:00 PM
Departures per day6
Distance100 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Go2Trip, K Buddy, Lanna Expert Driver, LaoLuang Travel, Mekong Transfer, Smart En Plus

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
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus+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 Bus+taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 17.32. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as EUR 16.79.

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 63 miles (100 km). The flying distance is 63 miles (100 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 2 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 LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ): travelling by van expect to pay as low as EUR 16.79 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+taxi - a one-way Bus+taxi ticket can cost as much as EUR 17.32.

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

  • Van price : EUR 16.79 - EUR 17.32;
  • Bus+taxi price: EUR 17.32. From Chiang Rai to Huay Xai starting from 05:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer until 13:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 13.33 to EUR 128.73.

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.

  • 4 by Bus+taxi from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai starting from 05:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer until 13:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
  • Vans from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a 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 13.33.

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:

  • 81% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 14% opted for a van.
  • 5% decided to catch a taxi.