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How to get fromBan Sapan to Chiang Raiby taxi, bus, car or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Ban Sapan to Chiang Rai by taxi, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ban Sapan to Nan Nakhonchaiairtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nan Nakhonchaiair to Phraebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    8h 35m

  2. Drive 258.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ban Sapan to Chiang Raicar car 258.7 km
    4h 25m
    ฿922–1,331

  3. Drive, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Drive from Ban Sapan to Pakbengcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    10h 40m
    ฿1,189–1,742

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ban Sapan to Chiang Raitaxi taxi 258.7 km
    4h 25m
    ฿2,800–3,500

  5. Taxi, bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the taxi from Ban Sapan to Thung Changtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Thung Chang to Nanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nan to Chiang Maibus bus 169
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    15h 7m
    ฿1,814–2,914

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ban Sapan, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ban Sapan to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Nan Nakhonchaiair, take the bus to Phrae, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ban Sapan to Chiang Rai via Pakbeng, Huay Xai, and Chiang khong in around 10h 40m.

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