There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèng by bus, ferry, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèng is to Local Bus and ferry which costs $15 - $24 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèng is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Muang Pakbèng is 262 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèng, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèng is 224 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèng.
There are 20+ hotels available in Muang Pakbèng.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Muang Pakbèng, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèng. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai, then take the ferry to Pakbeng. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèng in around 4h 25m.
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
Ferry from Huay Xai to Pakbeng
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- girlswanderlust.com
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