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How to get fromChiang Rai to Mekong Riverby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Mekong River by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Can Tho International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA)plane plane CEI - VCA
    2. Take the taxi from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    9h 6m
    $279–675

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    33h 26m
    $217–280

  3. Bus, taxi via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    32h 42m
    $226–268

  4. Fly to Phnom Penh, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane plane CEI - KTI
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    15h 22m
    $268–495

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    5. Take the bus from KL Plaza St 154 Corner 13 to #317 St.Phạm Ngũ Lãobus bus
    6. Take the taxi from #317 St.Phạm Ngũ Lão to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    38h 9m
    $235–297

  6. Bus, taxi via Siem Reap

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Siem Reapbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Go Ho Travel Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Vung Taubus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Vung Tau to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    42h 39m
    $217–359

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,434.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Mekong River, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Mekong River. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Can Tho International Airport (VCA), then take the taxi to Mekong River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, walk to นครชัยแอร์;Nakhonchai Air, take the bus to หน้าท่ารถตู้ต่างจังหวัด หมอชิต 2;Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, walk to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, take the bus to Phnom Penh, walk to Soriya Cinema, take the bus to City Mall, walk to Phnom Penh, take the bus to Ho Chi Minh, then take the taxi to Mekong River.

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