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How to get fromChiang Rai to Putaoby car or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Putao by car or plane

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  1. Drive, fly to Putao

    best
    1. Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)car car
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Putao (PBU)plane plane THL - PBU
    31h 20m
    $138–323

  2. Drive, fly to Myitkyina Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)car car
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Myitkyina Airport (MYT)plane plane THL - MYT
    3. Drive from Myitkyina Airport (MYT) to Putaocar car
    15h 8m
    $95–408

Tachilek (THL) to Putao (PBU) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration28h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 876.2 km
  • Duration: 31h 20m

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 Putao (PBU), then take the taxi to Putao. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mae Chan, drive to Tachilek (THL) airport, fly to Myitkyina Airport (MYT), then drive to Putao.

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