By plane
By plane
Lao Airlines has three flights a week to/from Vientiane 1 hr, full fare US$98. The local ticket reseller is located in Litthavixay Guesthouse in the town center on the main street.
By bus
By bus
Buses from/to Luang Namtha cost 40,000 kip takes up to 4 hours. Departures from Muang Xay are at 08:30, 11:30 and 15:00.
Buses from/to Nong Khiaw cost 45,000 kip takes up to 4.5 hours. Departure from Nong Khiaw are at 11:00.
Buses from/to Luang Prabang cost 40,000 kip, leaves three times a day and take about 5 hours.
Bus to Kunming cost 350,000 kip for sleeping bus takes up to 15 hours. Departure at 12:00.
Further daily buses come from/go to Vientiane, Phongsali, Pak Beng, Muang Khua, and Bokeo. Buses to China can also be reached.
Schedules: online