There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Jinghong Airport (JHG) by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)CNX - JHG
7h 58m¥999–2,428Local Bus, bus, train
cheapest- 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
13h 28m¥177–434Drive 330.2 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Jinghong Airport (JHG)330.2 km
5h 25m¥296–428
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Jinghong Airport (JHG) 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 Airport (JHG) is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥290 - ¥430.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Jinghong Airport (JHG) is 596 km. The road distance is 330.2 km.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Chiang Rai to Jinghong Airport (JHG), including transfers.
Jinghong Airport (JHG) is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 8:38 AM in Chiang Rai and 9:38 AM in Jinghong Airport (JHG).
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Jinghong Airport (JHG) is 330 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Chiang Rai to Jinghong Airport (JHG).
There are 64+ hotels available in Jinghong Airport (JHG).
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Jinghong Airport (JHG), China?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Jinghong Airport (JHG). However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, take the bus to Tha Pae Gate, walk to วัดพวกช้าง Wat Puak Chang, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, then fly to Jinghong (JHG). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Xishuangbanna Station via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, and Oudomxay station in around 13h 28m.
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- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥440–3,000
- Website
- 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
- ¥111–116
- First Class
- ¥180–210
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- greenbusthailand.com
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥40–130
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
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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