There is 1 way to get from Chiang Rai to Xishuangbanna by bus or train
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The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Xishuangbanna is to Local Bus and bus and train which costs ¥190 - ¥450 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Xishuangbanna is to Local Bus and bus and train which takes 13h 31m and costs ¥190 - ¥450.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Xishuangbanna is 632 km.
It takes approximately 13h 31m to get from Chiang Rai to Xishuangbanna, including transfers.
Xishuangbanna is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 2:48 PM in Chiang Rai and 3:48 PM in Xishuangbanna.
There are 22+ hotels available in Xishuangbanna.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Xishuangbanna, China?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Xishuangbanna. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Xishuangbanna.
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥105–200
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥105–109
- First Class
- ¥170–200
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥14
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥24–160
- Schedules at
- asocialnomad.com
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