Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

Huay Xai
Luang Prabang
Tue, Jan 21
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Huay Xai to Luang Prabang Schedule

Huay Xai to Luang Prabang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Mekong Transfer Truck + Ferry 09:00 - 17:00LAK 798,009
Yortdoy Travel Taxi + Sleeping Bus 18:00 - 09:00LAK 637,047

Transportation from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

Facts about the transport from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport11h
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure6:00 PM
Departures per day7
Distance550 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLaos Group Tour, Mekong Transfer, Naluang, Yortdoy Travel

Huay Xai to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews

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Just book via your guesthouse instead. We paid a lot extra to go via 12go/Yortday travel, but the service was very poor. The ticket said 8:30 departure and be ready 30 mins before. At 8:40 no-one had turned up so I messaged and was told 9:00-9:20. After messaging at 9:20 I was told it would be 10 mins. It seems to be the vehicle coming from Chiang Rai does the pickup, so you are also delayed by any border delays, sort of defeating the point of staying in Huay Xai, aside from the extra cost!
Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, Ferry Taxi (Song Taew) + Slow Boat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jan 24, 2024
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How to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

When you want to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, 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 Van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+ferry ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Ferry+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 36.12. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 27.74.

How far is Huay Xai from Luang Prabang?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. Your trip will be a total of 342 miles (550 km). The flying distance is 342 miles (550 km).

How long does it take to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang?

The travel time from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 11 to 32 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang?

The cost of the trip from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Naluang: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 27.74 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry+Van - a one-way Ferry+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 36.12.

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

  • Bus+Van price: USD 16.80. From Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 08:30 Huay Xai Bus Station until 08:30 Huay Xai Bus Station
  • Van price : USD 27.74 - USD 33.23;
  • Ferry tickets - USD 28.75 to USD 28.75.
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 28.90. From Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 18:00 Huay Xai Transfer until 18:00 Huay Xai Transfer
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 33.23. From Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer until 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 36.12. From Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer until 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer

How many trips per day are there between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang?

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

  • Vans from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
  • 1 by Bus+taxi from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 18:00 Huay Xai Transfer until 18:00 Huay Xai Transfer
  • 1 by taxi+Ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer until 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Ferries leave from Huay Xai for Luang Prabang 1 times a day.
  • 1 by Ferry+Van from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer until 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. 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 Luang Prabang.

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 Luang Prabang

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang? 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:

  • 43% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 43% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 7% opted for a van.
  • 6% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 1% Other