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

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phayaobus
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Nanbus
    3. Take the bus from Nan to Thung Changbus
    4. Drive from Thung Chang to Sainyabulicar
    11h 27m

  2. Local Bus, Minivan, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
    3. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Sainyabulitaxi
    18h 20m
    $40–78

  3. Local Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    2. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Pakbengferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Sainyabulicar
    12h 16m
    $42–64

  4. Drive 322.8 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Sainyabulicar322.8 km
    5h 51m
    $58–84

  5. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeCNX - LPQ
    3. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sainyabulitaxi
    8h 16m
    $129–262

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest 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 Phayao, take the bus to Nan, take the bus to Thung Chang, then drive to Sainyabuli. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Sainyabuli via Chiang khong, Huay Xai, and Pakbeng in around 12h 16m.

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