How to Travel from
Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai
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Luang Namtha, Laos → Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai
Composite routes from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai
Cheapest
7 h 12 min
Car
454 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 7 min
Plane
Other
8 h 38 min
Plane
347 km.
from $123.15
28 h
348 km.
from $59.87
19 h 55 min
Train, Bus
348 km.
from $151.85
7 h 18 min
Bus, Train
347 km.
from $130.08
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ท่าสาย-สันทรายหลวง, 1 km 143 м
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ถนน เวียงบูรพา, 3 km 837 м
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ถนนชัยภูมิ ซอย 1, 158 м
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ถนนชัยภูมิ, 225 м
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Turn left onto ถนนมูลเมือง ซอย 6
ถนนมูลเมือง ซอย 6, 210 м
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Turn left onto ถนนราชวิถี ซอย 2
ถนนราชวิถี ซอย 2, 186 м
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Turn right onto ถนนราชวิถี
ถนนราชวิถี, 1 km 561 м
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Turn left onto ถนนจ่าบ้าน
ถนนจ่าบ้าน, 106 м
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Turn right onto ถนนอินทวโรรส
ถนนอินทวโรรส, 128 м
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Turn right
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Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$50.00–$315.22
Thai Vietjet Air
Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$141.30
Plane from Louang Namtha Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$163.04
Thai AirAsia
Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$130.43
Plane from Louang Namtha Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$206.52
Nok Air
Website:
nokair.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$50.00–$315.22
Thai Lion Mentari
Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.17–$103.26
Thai Airways International
Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$184.78
Lao Airlines
Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$250.00
Bus operators
The Transport Company
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang International Bus Station to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$35.87
Orsuksa Tour
Phone:
084-2626003
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/orsuksa-tour-thailand?source=rome2rio
Bus from Nong Khai to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.10
Luang Prabang Transport
Bus from Oudomxay to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.74
Luang Namtha Transport
Bus from Luang Namtha to Boten
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.14
Bus from Luang Namtha to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.53
Train operators
Laos - China Railway
Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Boten station to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$119.57
Train from Boten station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$119.57
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai?
The cheapest way to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai is to bus which costs $31.52 - $59.78 and takes 28h.
What is the fastest way to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai?
The fastest way to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai is to bus and train and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Luang Namtha and Chiang Mai?
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Luang Namtha and arriving at Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Oudomxay and Luang Prabang Naluang International Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.
How far is it from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai?
The distance between Luang Namtha and Chiang Mai is 432 km. The road distance is 505.7 km.
How do I travel from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai without a car?
The best way to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai?
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai bus from?
Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, depart from Luang Namtha station.
Bus or fly from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai?
The best way to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 9h 12m and costs $70.65 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $59.78 and takes 28h.
Where does the Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai bus arrive?
Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, arrive at Oudomxay station.
Can I drive from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai?
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai is 506 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Luang Namtha to Chiang Mai.
Which airlines fly from Louang Namtha Airport Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport Airport?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air and Lao Airlines offer flights from Louang Namtha Airport Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport Airport.
Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?
There are 2755+ hotels available in Chiang Mai. Prices start at $29.15 per night.
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