There is 1 way to get from Chiang Rai to Putao by car or plane
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Tachilek (THL) to Putao (PBU) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Putao is to drive and fly which costs $75 - $410 and takes 26h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Putao is to drive and fly which takes 26h 49m and costs $75 - $410.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Putao is 876 km.
It takes approximately 26h 49m to get from Chiang Rai to Putao, including transfers.
Putao is 30 min behind Chiang Rai. It is currently 5:42 PM in Chiang Rai and 5:12 PM 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 Putao (PBU), then take the taxi to Putao.
- Website
- airmyp.com
Flights from Tachilek to Putao via Mandalay
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 12m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Tachilek to Putao via Yangon, Mandalay
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
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