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How to get fromChiang Rai to Menghaiby bus, train, taxi or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Menghai by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Local Bus, bus, train, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
    4. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Menghaitaxi
    14h 9m
    ¥287–574

  2. Drive 369 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Menghaicar369 km
    5h 37m
    ¥331–478

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What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Menghai, Yunnan Sheng, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Menghai. 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 Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Menghai. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Menghai in around 5h 37m.

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