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

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There are 4 ways to get from Jinghong to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeJHG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    7h 15m
    ฿4,682–10,811

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    16h 53m
    ฿1,253–2,302

  3. Train, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    24h 44m
    ฿2,051–3,612

  4. Drive 331.8 km

    1. Drive from Jinghong to Chiang Raicar331.8 km
    5h 27m
    ฿1,317–1,902

Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Jinghong, China and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Jinghong to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Jinghong (JHG) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xishuangbanna Station to Chiang Rai via Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, Huay Xai, and Chiang khong in around 16h 53m.

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