There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Pakbeng (Station) by bus, ferry, or car
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Local Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Pakbeng
9h 22m$15–24Drive 223.1 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Pakbeng (Station)223.1 km
4h 24m$40–58Local Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Drive from Chiang khong to Pakbeng (Station)
5h 49m$28–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Pakbeng (Station) is to Local Bus and ferry which costs $15 - $25 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Pakbeng (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Pakbeng (Station) is 262 km. The road distance is 223.1 km.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Chiang Rai to Pakbeng (Station), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Pakbeng (Station) is 223 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Chiang Rai to Pakbeng (Station).
There are 21+ hotels available in Pakbeng (Station).
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.
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
Ferry from Huay Xai to Pakbeng
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- girlswanderlust.com
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