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

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There are 3 ways to get from Jinghong to Chiang Rai by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, Local Bus

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    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 53m
    ฿1,281–2,377

  2. Train, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus bus
    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
    24h 42m
    ฿2,373–3,346

  3. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    12h 17m
    ฿6,201–9,967

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,884Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jinghong to Chiang Rai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 751.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 53m

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 train to Luang Prabang station, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Huay Xai, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xishuangbanna Station to Chiang Rai via Oudomxay station, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 24h 42m.

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