Destination | Distance | Vehicle | Departure | Price in Lao Kip |
Viengxay | 30 km | Sawng taew | 07:00, 09:00 | LAK20,000 |
Nam Nua | 22 km | Sawng taew | Ongoing | LAK15,000 |
Sop Hao | 60 km | Sawng taew | 07:00 | LAK22,000 |
Sop Bao | 83 km | Local bus | 07:30 | LAK22,000 |
Xieng Khor | 112 km | Local bus | 08:00 | LAK30,000 |
Muang Et | 131 km | Local bus | 08:30 | LAK35,000 |
Xam Tai | 144 km | Local bus | 09:00 | LAK40,000 |
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Transportation
How to Get around Houaphanh Province of Laos
Choose a sawng taew, bus, or motorbike to move around Houaphanh. Sawng taews (Pickup trucks with benches) are available in district centres, and offer an easy way to travel around the province. You can also rent bicycles for about $1-2 per day. Motorbikes are available in Xam Neua.
The chart below shows scheduled transportation from Xam Neua to district centres and attractions.
Tour operators offer transportation and itineraries to popular attractions and activities in Houaphanh, with guides adding greater insight into the province’s historical, cultural and natural sites.