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How to get fromChiang Mai to Möng Laby plane, car, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Möng La by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Jinghong, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)planeCNX - JHG
    2. Drive from Jinghong (JHG) to Möng Lacar
    2h 52m
    $150–331

  2. Bus, train, drive via Ban Houayxay

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
    4. Drive from Xishuangbanna Station to Möng Lacar
    20h 6m
    $45–98

  3. Drive 482.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Möng Lacar482.5 km
    7h 21m
    $55–79

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

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeCNX - CEI
    2. Drive from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Möng Lacar
    7h 59m
    $106–217

  5. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
    3. Drive from Xishuangbanna Station to Möng Lacar
    25h 10m
    $54–204

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Möng La, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Möng La. However, you can fly to Jinghong (JHG) then drive to Möng La. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Möng La via Chiangkhong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, Oudomxay station, and Xishuangbanna Station in around 20h 6m.

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