There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Sing by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Local Bus, bus, train, taxi
best- 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 Boten station
- Take the taxi from Boten station to Muang Sing
11h 52m$43–89Drive 249.2 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Muang Sing249.2 km
4h 18m$45–65Local Bus, Minivan, taxi
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang Namtha
- Take the taxi from Luang Namtha to Muang Sing
24h 13m$60–126
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Sing is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Sing is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Muang Sing is 594 km. The road distance is 249.2 km.
It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Sing, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Muang Sing is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Chiang Rai to Muang Sing.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Muang Sing, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Muang Sing. 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 Boten station, then take the taxi to Muang Sing. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Muang Sing in around 4h 18m.
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Train from Oudomxay station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–17
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $5–6
- First Class
- $8–17
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–24
- Schedules at
- asocialnomad.com
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang Namtha
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $2–40
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