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How to get fromChiang Rai to Sainyabuliby bus, ferry, car, plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Sainyabuli by bus, ferry, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Local Bus, ferry, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    3. Drive from Luang Prabang to Sainyabulicar car
    13h 48m
    $35–62

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phayaobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Nanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wiang Sa Nan to Thung Chang Bangchakbus bus
    4. Drive from Thung Chang Bangchak to Sainyabulicar car
    13h 56m
    $48–103

  3. Drive 323 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Sainyabulicar car 323 km
    5h 51m
    $58–84

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    3. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sainyabulitaxi taxi
    8h 26m
    $135–323

  5. Local Bus, Minivan, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Sainyabulitaxi taxi
    15h 56m
    $36–66

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Sainyabuli, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Sainyabuli. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai, take the ferry to Luang Prabang, then drive to Sainyabuli. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Sainyabuli via Phayao, Nan Terminal, Wiang Sa Nan, and Thung Chang Bangchak in around 13h 56m.

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