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How to get fromChiang Rai to Pakbeng (Station)by bus, ferry or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Pakbeng (Station) by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Local Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    2. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Pakbengferry
    9h 22m
    $15–24

  2. Drive 223.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Pakbeng (Station)car223.1 km
    4h 24m
    $40–58

  3. Local Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    2. Drive from Chiang khong to Pakbeng (Station)car
    5h 49m
    $28–42

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Pakbeng (Station), Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Pakbeng (Station). 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 Pakbeng (Station) in around 4h 24m.

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