How to get from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai
2 ways, 223 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 5h 22m | ฿450–600 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 5h 22m | ฿2,990–4,480 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 5h 22m door to door. The straight-line distance is 223 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Chiang Mai to Huay Xai?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ฿450. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Huay Xai from Chiang Mai by road?
- About 293 km, roughly 5h 22m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ฿450–600; tolls and parking are extra.