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How to get fromĐiện Biên Phủ to Chiang Raiby bus, train, ferry, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Điện Biên Phủ to Chiang Rai by bus, train, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry, Local Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Dien Bien Bus Station to Oudomxaybus
    2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    22h 34m
    ฿1,049–2,139

  2. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dien Bien Bus Station to Oudomxaybus
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    28h 5m
    ฿1,818–3,103

  3. Drive 586.8 km

    1. Drive from Điện Biên Phủ to Chiang Raicar586.8 km
    8h 24m
    ฿2,198–3,175

  4. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeDIN - CEI
    16h 15m
    ฿4,913–13,834

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeDIN - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    21h 50m
    ฿4,307–12,354

Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,773Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Điện Biên Phủ, Vietnam and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Dien Bien Bus Station to Chiang Rai via Oudomxay, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 28h 5m. Alternatively, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air, and Thai AirAsia fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) twice daily.

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