Chiang Rai to Huay Xai by bus, van, ferry, taxi from THB 500

Chiang Rai to Huay Xai Destination Reviews

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 Taxi + Bus + Song Taew, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Jan 25, 2026

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

Jenny M

Was not what I paid for. Mislead by advertising.

Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Van Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, Dec 7, 2025

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

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

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

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

Wesley D

Absolutely perfect!!

Chiang Rai to Huay Xai, Bus Taxi + Bus + Song Taew, JTTT Travel (JTTT Travel), Apr 23, 2025

Nina S

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

Sharon H

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

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Chiang Rai to Huay Xai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Van	Mekong Transfer	Van + Bus	05:00	06:50	€14.70	4.7
Bus	K Buddy	Taxi + Bus + Song Taew	05:00	08:30	€13.36	4.0
Van	Trip Corner	Van	05:00	08:30	€12.03
Van	Terminal Green Pai	Minivan	05:00	08:30	€17.37
Bus	JTTT Travel	Taxi + Bus + Song Taew	05:00	08:00	€13.36
Van	Mekong Transfer	Van + Tuk Tuk	05:00	07:30	€20.05
Bus	Happy Pocket Tours	Taxi + Bus	05:00	08:00	€14.70
Bus	JTTT Travel	Taxi + Bus + Song Taew	05:00	07:30	€13.36
Bus	Happy Pocket Tours	Taxi + Bus	06:00	08:00	€14.70
Van	LaoLuang Travel	Van + Shuttle	11:00	14:00	€14.03	4.5
Van	Trip Corner	Van	11:00	14:30	€12.03
Bus	JTTT Travel	Taxi + Bus + Song Taew	11:00	14:00	€13.36	5.0
Bus	JTTT Travel	Taxi + Bus + Song Taew	11:00	13:30	€13.36
Bus	K Buddy	Taxi + Bus + Song Taew	13:00	15:00	€13.36	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 Van 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 129.11. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as EUR 13.36.

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 Trip Corner (ทริป คอร์เนอร์): travelling by van expect to pay as low as EUR 13.36 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 129.11.

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

Van price : EUR 13.36 - EUR 17.37;
Bus+taxi price: EUR 17.37 - EUR 18.71. From Chiang Rai to Huay Xai starting from 05:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer until 13:00 K Buddy Bike
Ferry+Van price: EUR 20.58. 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 66.82. 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 27.67 to EUR 129.11.

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.

Vans from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai depart during the day - there are approximately 6 departures a day.
3 by Bus+taxi from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai starting from 05:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer until 13:00 K Buddy Bike
1 by taxi+Van from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai starting from 00:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
1 by Ferry+Van from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai starting from 05:00 Chiang Rai Town Transfer until 05:00 Chiang Rai Town Transfer
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 27.67.

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:

51% chosen Bus+taxi
21% opted for a van.
16% decided to catch a taxi.
6% chosen taxi+Van
6% chosen Ferry+Van

Transportation from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

Facts about the transport from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai

Cheapest Transport	€14
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	1:30 PM
Departures per day	63
Distance	46 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, BangkokTaxi24, Easyride Services, Firstplan Transport Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Glassflower, Go2Trip, Gosafe Transport, Happy Pocket Tours, K Buddy, Kanokwan Travel, Lanna Expert Driver, Mekong Transfer, Naiyai 654 Service, Smart En Plus, Terminal Green Pai, Than Car Service, Torch, Trip Corner, Yortdoy Travel

Popular Routes

Chiang Rai to Huay Xai