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How to get fromMuang Pakbèng to Chiang Maiby car, bus, ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Muang Pakbèng to Chiang Mai by car, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, Local Bus, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Muang Pakbèng to Chiang khongcar
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
    10h 15m
    ฿1,104–1,877

  2. Ferry, Local Bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Huay Xaiferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
    13h 2m
    ฿698–1,347

  3. Drive 380.5 km

    1. Drive from Muang Pakbèng to Chiang Maicar380.5 km
    6h 48m
    ฿2,205–3,185

  4. Local Speedboat to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeLPQ - CNX
    6h 48m
    ฿4,198–7,918

  5. Drive, bus to Nan, fly

    1. Drive from Muang Pakbèng to Thung Changcar
    2. Take the bus from Thung Chang to Nanbus
    3. Fly from Nan (NNT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeNNT - CNX
    8h 26m
    ฿3,331–8,344

  6. Drive to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Muang Pakbèng to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)car
    2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeCEI - CNX
    8h 40m
    ฿4,051–8,443

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,673Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Muang Pakbèng, Laos and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Muang Pakbèng to Chiang Mai. However, you can drive to Chiang khong, take the bus to Chiang Rai, then take the bus to Chiang Mai. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Pakbeng to Chiang Mai via Huay Xai, Chiang khong, and Chiang Rai in around 13h 2m.

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