What is the cheapest way to get from Mengla to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Mengla to Chiang Rai is to drive and train and ferry and Local Bus which costs ฿1100 - ฿2300 and takes 14h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mengla to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Mengla to Chiang Rai is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs ฿1200 - ฿1900.

How far is it from Mengla to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Mengla and Chiang Rai is 638 km. The road distance is 316.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Mengla to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 14h 32m to get from Mengla to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mengla and Chiang Rai?

Chiang Rai is 1h behind Mengla. It is currently 5:02 PM in Mengla and 4:02 PM in Chiang Rai.

Can I drive from Mengla to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Mengla to Chiang Rai is 317 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Mengla to Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 389+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Mengla to Chiang Rai - 3 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, and Local Bus

There are 3 ways to get from Mengla to Chiang Rai by car, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, train, ferry, Local Bus
best
1. Drive from Mengla to Boten station
2. Take the train from Boten station to Luang Prabang station
3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
14h 32m
฿1,146–2,213
Drive 316.8 km
1. Drive from Mengla to Chiang Rai316.8 km
5h 6m
฿1,283–1,854
Drive, train, Local Speedboat, ferry, Local Bus
1. Drive from Mengla to Boten station
2. Take the train from Boten station to Luang Prabang station
3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng
4. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Huay Xai
5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
15h 47m
฿1,463–2,250

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 638.1 km
Duration: 14h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Mengla to Chiang Rai. However, you can drive to Boten station, 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 drive from Mengla to Chiang Rai in around 5h 6m.

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