The distance between Muang Xai and Luang Namtha is around 115km (71 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Muang Xai to Luang Namtha by 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 → Muang Xai if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Luang Namtha.
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There are several options for getting from Muang Xai to Luang Namtha by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around LAK 1,815,925 ($120) and will take around 1h 50m.
The distance between Muang Xai and Luang Namtha is around 115km (71 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 100km (62 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Muang Xai and Luang Namtha by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Muang Xai to Luang Namtha is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx LAK 1,815,925 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Muang Xai and Luang Namtha, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around LAK 1,815,925 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Muang Xai and Luang Namtha. We recommend that you take a taxi to Luang Namtha. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Muang Xai and Luang Namtha. We recommend that you take a taxi to Luang Namtha. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muang Xai to Luang Namtha. We recommend that you take a taxi to Luang Namtha. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Muang Xai and Luang Namtha. The distance is around 115km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muang Xai to Luang Namtha is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around LAK 1,815,925 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi | 1h 50m | LAK 1,815,925($120) | on demand | 115km (71 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | on demand | 115km (71 miles) |
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The following major airports near Luang Namtha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Laos and internationally.