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How to get fromNong Khiaw to Chiang Raiby bus, ferry, car or plane

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

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  1. Mini Bus, ferry, Local Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminalbus
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    16h 27m
    ฿575–1,105

  2. Mini Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    18h 35m
    ฿1,165–2,325

  3. Drive 497.4 km

    1. Drive from Nong Khiaw to Chiang Raicar497.4 km
    7h 8m
    ฿2,798–4,042

  4. Mini Bus, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeLPQ - CEI
    10h 6m
    ฿4,200–7,855

  5. Mini Bus, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeLPQ - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    11h 46m
    ฿4,180–8,295

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,984Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nong Khiaw, Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Nong Khiaw to Chiang Rai via Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 18h 35m.

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