The distance between Huay Xai and Luang Namtha is around 173km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Huay Xai to Luang Namtha by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Luang Namtha → Huay Xai if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Oudomxay then take a taxi to Luang Namtha.
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There are several options for getting from Huay Xai to Luang Namtha by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around LAK 1,936,990 ($130) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately .
The distance between Huay Xai and Luang Namtha is around 173km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (62 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Huay Xai and Luang Namtha by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Huay Xai to Luang Namtha is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx .
The cheapest way to travel between Huay Xai and Luang Namtha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around LAK 1,936,990 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Huay Xai and Luang Namtha. We recommend that you drive to Luang Namtha. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Huay Xai and Luang Namtha. We recommend that you drive to Luang Namtha. instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huay Xai to Luang Namtha. We recommend that you take the bus to Oudomxay then take a taxi to Luang Namtha. instead which will take 7h 10m.
The closest major airport to Luang Namtha is Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) (LXG) which is approximately 44km (28 miles) from Luang Namtha. Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) (LPQ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) (VTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Huay Xai and Luang Namtha. The distance is around 173km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huay Xai to Luang Namtha is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around LAK 1,936,990 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Taxi | 7h 10m | LAK 1,936,990($130) | twice daily | 402km (250 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | on demand | 173km (107 miles) |
The following major airports near Luang Namtha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Laos and internationally.