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

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

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  1. Drive, ferry, Local Bus

    best
    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
    ฿1,184–1,745

  2. Drive 258.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ban Sapan to Chiang Raicar car 258.7 km
    4h 25m
    ฿916–1,322

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ban Sapan to Nantaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nan to Chiang Maibus bus 169
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    12h 33m
    ฿1,563–2,406

  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 Thung Chang

    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
    ฿1,654–3,104

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 drive to Pakbeng, take the ferry to Huay Xai, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nan, take the bus to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Chiang Rai.

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