There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Jinghong by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Jinghong is to Local Bus and bus and train which costs ¥170 - ¥440 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Jinghong is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥290 - ¥430.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Jinghong is 627 km. The road distance is 331.8 km.
It takes approximately 13h 28m to get from Chiang Rai to Jinghong, including transfers.
Jinghong is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 2:31 AM in Chiang Rai and 3:31 AM in Jinghong.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Jinghong is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Chiang Rai to Jinghong.
There are 65+ hotels available in Jinghong.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Jinghong, China?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Jinghong. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, then take the train to Xishuangbanna Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Jinghong in around 5h 27m.
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- facebook.com
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
- ¥110–115
- 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
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