Huay Xai to Chiang Mai

Huay Xai to Chiang Mai

Huay Xai
Chiang Mai
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Huay Xai to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

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Everything was great until I got to Chiang Rai. It turned out they hadn’t booked my bus ticket to Chiang Mai, and all the buses were full until 3 p.m. (the last one of the day). I had to wait from 9:30 a.m., when I arrived in Chiang Rai, until 3 p.m. I was supposed to arrive in Chiang Mai around 3:30 p.m. but ended up getting there at 7:30 p.m.
Huay Xai to Chiang Mai, Van Taxi + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Oct 8, 2025
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We got picked up at hotel at 10am for an 8am bus . Bus left and we were put on local transport which was a 50 year old bus . If my girlfriend didn't speak Thai I never would have been picked up at all . And judging by the reviews I think this app should contact Laoluang Travel and ask some questions on why they are so bad . 4 other people missed the bus through very late pick ups
Huay Xai to Chiang Mai, Bus Bus + Bus, LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ), Sep 28, 2025
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The bus I was allocated was scheduled to arrive in Chiang Mai 3.5 hours later than was advertised on my ticket. Also the promised transfer from Chiang Mai bus station to my accommodation did not exist. A fellow traveller on the same bus as me paid £10 less from Huay Xai with a different provider on 12go, but received the same service as me (which matched what was advertised on his ticket). I recommend avoiding this company and shopping around for a better deal.
Huay Xai to Chiang Mai, Van Van + Bus, LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ), Sep 25, 2025
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They had someone meet us at every point and explain the expectation which made it so easy for us. We have heard about border scams but we had some guide us at all points. Everyone was more than friendly and highly recommend
Huay Xai to Chiang Mai, Van Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, Apr 13, 2024
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Huay Xai to Chiang Mai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Yortdoy Travel
Taxi + Minivan
07:30
15:30
€20.37
  5.0
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Bus
08:00
16:30
€23.09
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Van
08:00
13:00
€44.01
Bus
Mekong Transfer
Bus + Bus
08:30
17:00
€24.45
Bus
Mekong Transfer
Bus + Bus
09:00
17:30
€24.45
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Bus
10:30
17:30
€23.09
Van
Mekong Transfer
Van + Bus
14:30
21:30
€21.73
Van
Mekong Transfer
Van + Bus
14:45
21:45
€23.09
  5.0
Van
Yortdoy Travel
Taxi + Minivan
15:00
23:00
€20.37
  5.0

Transportation from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport€24
Fastest Transport5h
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure3:00 PM
Departures per day7
Distance250 kilometers
Transport CompaniesJed Yord, LaoLuang Travel, Mekong Transfer, Yortdoy Travel

How to get from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai

When you want to get from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai, 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 Van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 50.84. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+taxi as a bus+taxi ticket costs as low as EUR 23.54.

How far is Huay Xai from Chiang Mai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai. Your trip will be a total of 156 miles (250 km). The flying distance is 156 miles (250 km).

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

The travel time from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 9 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล): travelling by bus+taxi expect to pay as low as EUR 23.54 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Van - a one-way Van ticket can cost as much as EUR 50.84.

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

  • Bus+taxi price: EUR 23.54. From Huay Xai to Chiang Mai starting from 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 15:00 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Van price : EUR 24.85 - EUR 50.84;
  • Bus price: EUR 27.46. From Huay Xai to Chiang Mai starting from 08:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 08:30 Huay Xai Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 109.64 to EUR 117.00.

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

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

  • Vans from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
  • 2 by Bus+taxi from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai starting from 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 15:00 Huay Xai Transfer
  • 1 by Bus from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai starting from 08:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 08:30 Huay Xai Transfer

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai. 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 109.64.

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 Huay Xai to Chiang Mai. 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 Huay Xai to Chiang Mai.

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 Huay Xai to Chiang Mai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Huay Xai to Chiang Mai? 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:

  • 49% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 28% opted for a van.
  • 23% chosen Bus