There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Pu'er by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Local Bus, bus, train, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'er
14h 51m¥457–774Drive 461.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Chiang Rai to Pu'er461.6 km
6h 47m¥414–598
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Pu'er is to drive which costs ¥410 - ¥600 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Pu'er is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs ¥410 - ¥600.
The distance between Chiang Rai (State) and Pu'er is 759 km. The road distance is 461.6 km.
It takes approximately 14h 51m to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Pu'er, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai (State) to Pu'er is 462 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Chiang Rai (State) to Pu'er.
There are three+ hotels available in Pu'er.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Pu'er, China?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai (State) to Pu'er. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Pu'er. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Pu'er in around 6h 47m.
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Train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–210
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥111–116
- First Class
- ¥180–210
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥15
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥26–170
- Schedules at
- asocialnomad.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- ¥280–340
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