There is 1 way to get from Chiang Rai to Putao by car or plane
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Tachilek (THL) to Homalin (HOX) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Putao is to drive and fly which costs $230 - $390 and takes 37h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Putao is to drive and fly which takes 37h 59m and costs $230 - $390.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Putao is 1531 km.
It takes approximately 37h 59m to get from Chiang Rai to Putao, including transfers.
Putao is 30 min behind Chiang Rai. It is currently 11:34 AM in Chiang Rai and 11:04 AM in Putao.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Putao, Myanmar?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Putao. However, you can take the bus to Mae Chan, drive to Tachilek (THL) airport, fly to Homalin (HOX), then drive to Putao.
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Tachilek to Homalin via Mandalay
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–270
Flights from Tachilek to Homalin via Yangon, Mandalay
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- airthanlwin.com
Flights from Tachilek to Homalin via Mandalay
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–270
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