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How to get fromDali to Chiang Raiby train, ferry, car, bus or plane

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

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  1. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, Local Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dali to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    4. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang khongcar car
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    21h 31m
    ฿3,361–6,576

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dali to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    23h 48m
    ฿2,679–6,014

  3. Train, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Dali to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    26h
    ฿3,299–7,249

  4. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane DLU - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 42m
    ฿4,788–12,688

  5. Fly to Jinghong, train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane DLU - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    20h 41m
    ฿12,313–17,373

Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Dali to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the train to Kunming South, take the train to Luang Prabang station, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Pakbeng, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dali to Chiang Rai via Kunming South, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, Huay Xai, and Chiang khong in around 23h 48m.

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