Mekong Transfer
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- Itinéraires Populaires
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- Horaires et planning
À propos de Mekong Transfer
Si certains voyageurs sont sceptiques à l’idée de voyager en van, pour d’autres il s’agit d’un moyen de transport privilégié pour le grand choix de destinations et les tarifs compétitifs qu’ils offrent. Voyager en van est toujours plus flexible qu’avec les grands bus. S'il y a une demande soudaine de transport vers de nouvelles destinations, les opérateurs de vans sont toujours les premiers à proposer leurs services. Il est forcément plus facile de mettre en place un nouvel itinéraire avec un véhicule d'une capacité de 10 à 15 personnes, n'est-ce pas ?
Mekong Transfer propose un service de vans et des billets que vous pouvez réserver facilement en ligne. Consultez-les si vous souhaitez voyager en van.
Quels sont les arrêts principaux de Mekong Transfer ?
Les vans de Mekong Transfer font la navette entre les lieux suivants :
- Chiang Khong Border Control
- Tha Phae Gate
- Transfert Huay Xai
- Transfert centre-ville de Chiang Rai
- Maya Chiang Mai
- Gare routière 1 de Chiang Rai
- CoolMuang Coffee
- Transfert vers la ville de Chiang Mai
- Northern Bus Station
- Huay Xai border checkpoint
- Chiang Khong
- Pai Green Terminal
- Morchit
- Porte Tha Pae Imm Hôtel
- Huay Xai
- Chiang Khong Transfer
- Chiang Rai Speed Boat Pick Up Point
- Ville de Chiang Mai
- Transfert vers la ville de Chiang Mai
- Chiang Saen Border Control
- Ville De Chiang Rai
- Chiang Khong Border
- Chiang Saen Border
Quels sont les itinéraires les plus populaires de Mekong Transfer ?
Les destinations de voyage les plus populaires desservies par Mekong Transfer sont :
- Chiang Rai - Luang Prabang
- Chiang Mai - Huay Xai
- Chiang Rai - Huay Xai
- Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai
- Chiang Khong - Luang Prabang
- Chiang Rai - Vang Vieng
- Chiang Khong - Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai - Louang Namtha
- Chiang Mai - Chiang Khong
- Huay Xai - Luang Prabang
- Chiang Mai - Luang Prabang
- Huay Xai - Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai - Pakbeng
- Chiang Rai - Vientiane
- Huay Xai - Chiang Rai
- Chiang Khong - Louang Namtha
- Chiang Khong - Chiang Rai
- Chiang Mai - Vang Vieng
- Chiang Khong - Vang Vieng
- Huay Xai - Bangkok
- Chiang Rai - Nateuy
- Chiang Mai - Vientiane
Quels sont les classes et tarifs des vans de Mekong Transfer ?
En règle générale, il n'est pas possible de choisir une classe de billets lorsqu'on voyage en van. Vous pouvez cependant vérifier auprès de l'opérateur et/ou choisir le type de van que vous souhaitez parmi ceux qui desservent votre itinéraire. Certains vans ne peuvent accueillir que 9 à 10 passagers, d'autres jusqu'à 15 voyageurs. Dans le premier cas, vous aurez sûrement plus d'espace pour vos jambes, des sièges plus larges et plus de confort. Dans le second cas, vous aurez peu d'espace pour vos jambes, vos coudes et vos bagages. Lisez les avis sur le service de vans de Mekong Transfer pour vous assurer qu’il répond à vos attentes.
Avantages et Inconvénients du Voyage en Van
Avantages du Voyage en Van
- Les vans peuvent généralement vous conduire à des destinations où ni les bus ni les trains ne circulent, notamment des villes secondaires et des petits villages.
- La plupart du temps, les vans sont le moyen le plus rapide d'atteindre votre destination si vous voyagez sur des distances relativement courtes par voie terrestre, simplement parce qu'ils sont plus petits et plus maniables que les bus.
- Les vans peuvent vous permettre de descendre à un endroit plus pratique pour vous en cours de route, pas nécessairement au terminus, ce qui peut vous faire gagner beaucoup de temps et d'argent dans certains cas.
Inconvénients du Voyage en Van
- Vous pouvez vous sentir plutôt à l’étroit dans certains vans, avec un espace disponible limité pour les bagages. En fait, presque tous les vans offrent un espace limité pour les bagages, donc si vous avez plus d'un sac, valise ou sac à dos, il peut être judicieux d'acheter un billet supplémentaire pour vos bagages - oui, hélas, vous payerez double pour votre voyage...
- Il est important de vérifier si votre van part à un horaire précis, ou s'il part quand il est plein. Dans ce dernier cas, vous risquez d'attendre longtemps, car sur certains itinéraires remplir un van peut prendre un certain temps.
- Il faut savoir que les conducteurs de vans sont connus pour leur conduite rapide. Même les compagnies les plus réputées ne parviennent pas toujours à persuader les conducteurs de respecter les limites de vitesse. Même si le chauffeur de votre van ne vous le demande pas, attachez toujours votre ceinture de sécurité lorsque vous voyagez en van.
- Si vous avez facilement le mal des transports, et que votre voyage comporte des tronçons sinueux, le risque d’être malade est plus élevé en van qu'en bus. Prenez vos médicaments une demi-heure avant le départ pour plus de sécurité.
Gares Mekong Transfer
Chiang Khong Border ControlTha Phae GateTransfert Huay XaiPai Green TerminalMorchitTransfert centre-ville de Chiang RaiPorte Tha Pae Imm HôtelMaya Chiang MaiGare routière 1 de Chiang RaiHuay XaiChiang Khong TransferChiang Rai Speed Boat Pick Up PointCoolMuang CoffeeVille de Chiang MaiTransfert vers la ville de Chiang MaiTransfert vers la ville de Chiang MaiNorthern Bus StationChiang Saen Border ControlHuay Xai border checkpointVille De Chiang RaiChiang Khong BorderChiang Saen BorderChiang Khong
Avis sur la compagnie Mekong Transfer
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Mathilde LFaite attention de bien garder votre ticket qu’on vous donne le premier jour, car le deuxième bateau le lendemain vous le demande et si vous ne l’avez pas on vous le fait repayer même si vous montrez que vous l’avez bien acheté. De plus le personnel est vraiment irrespectueux et vous parle très mal. C’est dommage, malgré ça je recommande de faire la croisière du le Mékong car les paysages sont incroyables.
Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 30 mars 2026
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Jonathan BPremier jour très bien, deuxième jours plus qu un seul bateau, nous étions entassé les uns sur les autres
Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 15 janv. 2026
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Isabelle BConducteur pas toujours prudent.
Aucun intérêt de nous faire déjeuner au white temple . déposer les gens qui souhaitaient être déposés à ce lieu puis repartir aurait largement suffi. Nous avons perdu du temps pour rien
Minibus Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 8 août 2025
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Hugo B2 jours de bateau (7heures x2) - nous recommandons de ne pas prendre le grand bateau car vous ne pourrez pas voir dehors et aurez l’impression d’être dans la cale. Un plus petit bateau plus confortable est disponible pour le même prix (200.000 kip/personne). Je recommande d’éviter 12go (peux de 60$/ personne) et de passer directement par le bateau en vous rendant au départ.
Attention : je recommande d’acheter de la nourriture avant car les prix pratiqués sur le bateau sont excessifs (8euros une bière) tout comme ceux pratiqués à Pak beng (80.000 pour un fried Rice dans un petit restaurants au lieu de 40.000 habituellement). Il n’y a aucun contrôle des bagages à la douane entre la Thaïlande et le Laos, seul un contrôle des visas.
Vous pourrez payer en bath mais ils prennent des frais pour le change (environ 10% du prix). Pensez également à garder du liquide (40.000 kip/ personne) pour l’arrivée au terminal de slow boat car seuls des tuktuk sont disponibles pour vous amener en ville. Ils ne vous déposeront pas à l’hôtel mais sur une place centrale.
Le deuxième jour, il se peut que seul un bateau veuille partir. C’est alors une sorte de bras de fer mental qui s’engage avec le commandant du second bateau pour le convaincre de partir, sinon ils vous entasserons dans un seul bateau…
Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 3 févr. 2025
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Victoria WQuelqu'un nous a accueillis à chaque point et nous a expliqué ce que nous attendions, ce qui nous a facilité la tâche. Nous avons entendu parler d'escroqueries à la frontière, mais quelqu'un nous a guidés à tous les points. Tout le monde était plus qu'amical et nous le recommandons vivement
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Minibus Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 13 avr. 2024
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Olaf WA long ride on a very bumpy way. De driver stopped at a terrible toiletblock.
Minibus Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 27 juil. 2026
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Sarah OEverything ran smoothly and to time, staff helped at boarder with visa/arrival card and were very friendly.
We had to change our tickets to the day after and staff ensured this happened with no extra charge.
Minibus Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 12 juil. 2026
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Richard KVehicle was incredibly uncomfortable - driver was erratic ! Got there on time though.. some info missing that had me have to chase it so knew some details which would have been handy before! Disappointing overall unsafe driving and awful roads and van was shocking
Minibus Minibus, Mekong Transfer, 6 juil. 2026
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Zuzanna KGreat company! The journey was really well organised and the staff helped with everything, including the visa process.
Minibus Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 20 juin 2026
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Helder APoor information regarding trip details.
4.5h trip on a minivan with broken suspension from border to the north of Laos to catch a train. Me and a random local shared 1 and half seat for the whole time as we were in the backseat with a huge amount of luggage that was taking half of his sewt .
The service from Laos border to the guesthouse and from guesthouse to bus station was perfect.
The guesthouse was really poor, had huge spider nets and bugs everywhere, toilet was really damaged and dirty, no toilet paper, only the bed was actually clean and comfortable.
The 12go support was helpful and very quick to reply.
After all, I arrived around scheduled time, but it was a very painful trip to go through. Not recommended.
Minibus Van + Van + Train + Accommodation, Mekong Transfer, 18 mai 2026
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Ruth HClear instructions and prompt pick up
Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 4 avr. 2026
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ธิติมา โToo many stops and it was not mentioned on the ticket. The driver was very kind tho.
Minibus Minibus, Mekong Transfer, 1 avr. 2026
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RAZ LCrazy driver. No English. Very poor van. Wark Ac. Full of ppl and luggage. Luggage on the ppl cus they maximize the profit.
Minibus Minibus, Mekong Transfer, 16 mars 2026
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Lucas EThe transfer between the different bus is well organised. They are used to do it. Just one problem about the train. They didn't book our train ticket in advance, then it was fully book and we had to take the next train and we arrive 3 hours later. It's happening, but they didn't warn us earlier, they informed us at the border in Laos, so to late to find any other option. Exept this problem, everything was ok, and we recommend.
Minibus Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 27 févr. 2026
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Emma HScary drive to the border, a very fast one handed drive whilst the driver was on his phone.
Stopped to complete visa's for those that needed, and fill in some paperwork. Also given the chance to change some money (appalling exchange rate but we would need money for the over night stop).
No-one to meet us or explain next step over the border. All other tour groups left. Eventually herded into 2 of the slowest, oldest buses to the pier to meet the slow boat.
Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 22 févr. 2026
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Kane RA well organised transfer - I would highly recommend.
Minibus Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 11 févr. 2026
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Janette NThis boat is a local means of transportation, not a tourist activity. During the trip, many backpackers treated it like a party, occupying all the seats without considering local passengers. I saw women with small children forced to stay in the engine area due to lack of seats. I gave up my seat more than once and eventually had to travel there myself. An experience that raises important questions about respect and responsibility when traveling.
Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 9 févr. 2026
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Sandrine DWhen you sit in the front of the boat the experience is much more enjoyable. About 200people in the boat, with ramen you can buy and water
Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 9 févr. 2026
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Tobias BPick up time was between 4:30 and 5:00. We were picked up at 5:50 (without getting any notification).
The van from Huay Xai to Luang Namtha was too full, so there was not a seat for each person. We were sitting there squeezed and partly Not on a real chair but on a stool without a backrest. We were not allowed to take the two free seats in the front as these saved for two others who jumped on the van a bit later. I assume they paid less, but got the better seats (or least real seats).
Bus Bus + Van, Mekong Transfer, 28 janv. 2026
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Maud PI am not the one to complain but honestly we had a very poor experience. I booked the mini van from chiang mai to Chiang rai and not greenbus because it was much faster. But then, they informed me the arrival time would be an hour later than what we booked. Since it was because of work on the road it's ok, it's not their fault but it should have been indicated in the booking. Then our driver stopped 4 times! Once for gas, once for coffee, once she wanted to stop for lunch for 30 minutes but the whole group said no (thankfully). And then a final stop for toilets 25 minutes before arrival... in the end we arrived at 13.30 instead of 11.30. Terrible experience.
Minibus Minibus, Mekong Transfer, 17 janv. 2026
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Luke DHighly recommend. Great service and great communication
Minibus Minibus, Mekong Transfer, 14 janv. 2026
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Lukas MThe 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.
Minibus Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 4 janv. 2026
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Jenny MWas not what I paid for.
Mislead by advertising.
Minibus Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 7 déc. 2025
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Nicolas RHigh quality of the vans. The drivers are atencious and the trip was been organized.
Minibus Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 6 déc. 2025
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Samuli A9.00 start time, but no vehicle anywhere. At 10.00 I called hot line (2 different numbers), they did not reply. Only after 10 am did I receive a text message that clarified the situation. It was 10.25 when transportation finally arrived.
On the positive side: we had booked a trip to Chiang Rai, but we were able to negociate Chiang Khong destination (for an additional fee, of course).
Minibus Minibus, Mekong Transfer, 23 nov. 2025
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Corinne GThe pick up was chaotic and didnt work well. The simple fact that the driver peobide a list with full names and booking numbers could help to prevent that kind of confusion.
The seat belt didnt work
Minibus Minibus, Mekong Transfer, 18 nov. 2025
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Adrian EI has 1 simple question to ask and you told me to phone the tour operator direct to get an answer. You are taking a commission for doing nothing.
Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 15 nov. 2025
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Joanna The staff was rude, not speaking any english. And there was not enough space for luggage.
Also the driver was going really fast.
Minibus Minibus, Mekong Transfer, 8 nov. 2025
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Vincent OIn Thailand everything went smooth. We were helped with filling out the paperwork needed for crossing the border. We were one of the first to actually cross the border and it was very helpful we already filled in our paperwork. Across the border we were picked up and with a van and it was a very bumpy 4 hour drive to the train station with 1 stop. We arrived at the train station 1 hour early and everything went smooth.
Minibus Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 26 oct. 2025
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Jeremy GEverything was perfect and well organized. We arrived a bit early before the border opened so the drive stopped in a hotel nearby where we were able to fill the form and exchange our currency with him to have perfect USD (not folder or anything) so they could be accepted by the agent without any issue.
Another person took care of us while crossing the border and everything went smoothly. We crossed way faster than other people since everything was already prepared to get our Visa. And we got enough time to get Breakfast and buy lunch for the boat at the pier. The boat was also an amazing expérience. I definitely recommend this trip, especially since it makes it so easy and quick to cross the border.
Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 28 août 2025
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Nina TBus rides was very bumpy but the train rides was the worst. Seat were so uncomfortable. But I guest it us to where we needed to go. I thought I booked a speed train.
Minibus Van + Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 3 août 2025
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Eynav YDriver was nice anf helful. He contact us day before. Answered all our questions. Came on time, was reachable. Helped us with the viza papers and the visa photos. He drove safely. Thank you
Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 25 juil. 2025
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Donatella TEverything was great, Thailand side good communication. The minivan in Laos has been horrible… the driver was running in dangerous street, with 3 people vomiting. Also they sold more tickets and we were so many people on it.
Train fast and comfortable.
Minibus Van + Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 12 juin 2025
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Thijmen VAfter 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.
Minibus Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 31 mai 2025
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Steve MWhen I needed help getting on the train due to a minor misspelling of my name on the ticket, a phone call to 12GO brought about a quick and timely solution: the issuing of a new ticket. I am grateful that 12GO was as responsive and efficient as they were in rectifying the situation.
Minibus Van + Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 6 mai 2025
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Shannon OWhen I booked a 12 hour van ride, I thought it was just that. I knew there’d be stops on the way, what I didn’t realise was how many times you’d change vehicles!
Picked up in a minivan, taken to the Thai border. Shuttle bus from the Thai border to the Laos border. Be warned: even if you have an evisa, you have to fill out a form with the same info as when you applied for the visa, AND pay a 50 baht ‘service charge’ AND a 20 baht tourist fee - cash only.
Then you get on a minibus for 4.5-5 hours including breaks. Then for some reason you change minibuses 5 minutes from the train station and arrive at Natuey station. Then it’s a 1.5-2 hour wait for the train (why was no train mentioned before booking?!) - be warned, it’s airport hand luggage type security searches. They’ll take away pressurised cans like deodorant and insect repellent. There’s no air con, it’s cash only and no ATM. Horrific experience.
Then it’s 2.5 hours on the train. It then proved incredibly difficult to get a LOCA taxi from the Luang Prabang station but we eventually did in the end, 100,000 kip cheaper than the minibuses the train station offered.
Overall, would not do this again. Door to door it was nearly 14 hours. Too many changes, not communicated BEFORE booking. Fellow travellers felt the same.
Minibus Van + Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 25 avr. 2025
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Ben DOn time, straightforward, gets you there in 12 hours which goes really quick. Would definitely opt for this option if you don’t want to do the slow boat.
Minibus Van + Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 15 mars 2025
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Michael HThe transfers from our hotel in Chiang Rai to the border were good and the people kept us informed. However, the immigration process at the border is a nightmare; takes forever and every step seems to cost more and more money. We have mixed reviews on the slow boat itself. You are crammed on with about 200 other people, with very little leg room. It’s a cool experience, and great views going down the river, but the novelty of the boat itself wears off by the end of the first day, and the second day is just a struggle.
Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 26 févr. 2025
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Sho KReally great service, everything was explained well both in email and in person. Things went smoothly. Also very helpful to be dropped off at the hotel since there’s limited Tuktuks in Huay Xai.
Note: it’s good to be in Huay Xai the night before your slowboat to be able to get a seat.
The cafe you get picked up in Chiang Mai is also really nice.
Minibus Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 25 janv. 2025
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Sofia REverything went ok , and the biggest delay was at the border ( not the fault of the operator) but other than that everything was uneventful and we were taken to our hotel as promised.
Minibus Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 2 déc. 2024
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Adnane Athe thailand part was great, but once we reached Laos, the bus has nothing of a VIP one. communication should have been clearer
Minibus Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 15 août 2024
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Aurelie BMinibus Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 6 avr. 2026
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Philippe Ferry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 31 janv. 2026
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EVE LFerry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 22 janv. 2026
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Ase DMinibus Minibus, Mekong Transfer, 19 janv. 2026
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Florian CFerry Truck + Ferry, Mekong Transfer, 3 déc. 2025
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Calogero DMinibus Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 14 nov. 2025
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Tom HMinibus Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 7 sept. 2025
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AnneCharlotte AMinibus Van + Bus, Mekong Transfer, 25 avr. 2025
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Curtis JMinibus Van + Train, Mekong Transfer, 2 sept. 2026