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How to get fromChiang Rai (State) to Pu'erby bus, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Pu'er by bus, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Jinghong, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane CNX - JHG
    3. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    7h 59m
    ¥1,428–3,338

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    16h 58m
    ¥743–883

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Ban Houayxay

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    13h 28m
    ¥781–921

  4. Bus, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    11h 57m
    ¥1,434–2,308

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket¥410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 726.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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 Mai Town Hotel Transfer, walk to วัดพวกช้าง Wat Puak Chang, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Jinghong (JHG), then take the taxi to Pu'er. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Huay Xai, take the bus to Boten station, walk to Boten station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Pu'er.

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