Huay Xai to Chiang Rai

Huay Xai to Chiang Rai

Huay Xai
Chiang Rai
Fri, Jun 12
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Huay Xai to Chiang Rai Destination Reviews

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Margarida
Everything on time. The drivers were really nice and helpful. The vans were very comfortable.
Huay Xai to Chiang Rai, Van Taxi + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Apr 16, 2026
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Evert K
Arrived on time. We got transferred to the border they told us what to do and gave us te ticket for the bridge transfer. He made a picture of is so the driver on the other side knows who to take. Very comfortable drive.
Huay Xai to Chiang Rai, Van Taxi + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Dec 3, 2025
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David S
Kind drivers, confusing and unreliable communication, late for pickup, probably as good or better than most transfer providers.
Huay Xai to Chiang Rai, Van Taxi + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Nov 30, 2025
GA
Gijsbert A
Driver was 1 hour late at the pick up location. Not 16:30 but 17:30
Huay Xai to Chiang Rai, Van Taxi + Minivan, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Aug 10, 2025
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Thijmen
After 20 minutes of wiaiting Inhad to message the driver to pick me up in the morning. After all I had a good experience. Communication could have been better.
Huay Xai to Chiang Rai, Van Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, May 31, 2025
HG
Helena G
Got us to our destination early, and supported the whole group well throughout the entire border process.
Huay Xai to Chiang Rai, Bus Van + Bus + Van, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Jun 9, 2024
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Huay Xai to Chiang Rai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Mekong Transfer
Van + Bus
07:00
11:00
$21.25
  4.0
Bus
K Buddy
Van + Bus + Van
07:30
11:30
$15.18
  5.0
Van
Yortdoy Travel
Taxi + Minivan
07:30
10:30
$13.66
  2.0
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Bus
08:00
10:00
$11.39
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Van
08:00
10:00
$15.94
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Van
09:00
11:00
$15.94
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Bus
10:00
12:00
$11.39
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Bus
11:00
13:00
$11.39
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Bus
12:00
14:00
$11.39
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Bus
13:00
15:00
$11.39
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Van
14:00
16:00
$15.94
Bus
Mekong Transfer
Bus + Bus
14:30
18:30
$21.25
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Bus
15:00
17:00
$11.39
Van
Yortdoy Travel
Minivan
15:00
17:00
$11.00
Van
Yortdoy Travel
Taxi + Minivan
16:30
19:30
$13.66
  2.0
Bus
K Buddy
Van + Bus + Van
16:30
20:30
$15.18

How to get from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai

When you want to get from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai, 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+van 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 USD 27.52. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 17.20.

How far is Huay Xai from Chiang Rai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai. Your trip will be a total of 47 miles (75 km). The flying distance is 47 miles (75 km).

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

The travel time from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai 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 Huay Xai to Chiang Rai?

The cost of the trip from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล): travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 17.20 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 USD 27.52.

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

  • Bus+taxi price: USD 13.30. From Huay Xai to Chiang Rai starting from 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer
  • taxi+Van price: USD 17.27. From Huay Xai to Chiang Rai starting from 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 16:30 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 19.87 - USD 26.41. From Huay Xai to Chiang Rai starting from 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 15:30 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Bus+taxi+Van price: USD 20.00. From Huay Xai to Chiang Rai starting from 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Bus price: USD 25.69. From Huay Xai to Chiang Rai starting from 14:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 14:30 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Van price : USD 27.52;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 17.20 to USD 17.20.

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

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

  • Vans from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
  • 3 by Bus+Van from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai starting from 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 15:30 Huay Xai Transfer
  • 2 by taxi+Van from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai starting from 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 16:30 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai 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 Huay Xai to Chiang Rai. 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 USD 17.20.

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 Rai. 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 Rai.

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 Rai

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

  • 27% chosen Bus+Van
  • 16% chosen Bus+taxi+Van
  • 14% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 14% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 14% chosen taxi+Van
  • 12% opted for a van.
  • 3% chosen Bus

Transportation from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai

Facts about the transport from Huay Xai to Chiang Rai

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure6:00 PM
Departures per day11
Distance75 kilometers
Transport CompaniesK Buddy, LaoLuang Travel, Mekong Transfer, Yortdoy Travel