There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Boten by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Boten is to Local Bus and bus and train which costs $14 - $55 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Boten is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Boten is 483 km. The road distance is 325.5 km.
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Chiang Rai to Boten, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Boten is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Chiang Rai to Boten.
There are one+ hotels available in Boten.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Boten, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Boten. 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 Boten station, then take the taxi to Boten. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Boten in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–17
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $4–6
- First Class
- $7–17
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
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