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How to get fromPakse to Chiang Raiby bus, plane or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pakse to Chiang Rai by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    2. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane UBP - CEI
    8h 39m
    ฿3,522–8,231

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaenbus bus 874
    3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    23h 45m
    ฿1,542–2,491

  3. Drive 1,108 km

    1. Drive from Pakse to Chiang Raicar car 1,108 km
    16h 44m
    ฿6,420–9,274

  4. Fly Pakse International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane PKZ - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar car
    20h 38m
    ฿7,185–9,500

  5. Fly Pakse International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane PKZ - CEI
    7h 43m
    ฿4,625–14,280

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Raibus bus
    23h 59m
    ฿1,662–2,401

Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,215Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Pakse to Chiang Rai via Ubon Ratchathani and Khon Kaen in around 23h 45m. Alternatively, Lao Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and four other airlines fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 5 times a day.

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