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How to get fromPu'er to Chiang Raiby taxi, train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai by taxi, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, ferry, Local Bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    18h 16m
    ฿2,584–3,980

  2. Taxi, train, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    26h 7m
    ฿3,450–5,051

  3. Taxi, train, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    14h 46m
    ฿6,454–13,085

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,190Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pu'er, China and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Pu'er to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Xishuangbanna 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 take the taxi to Xishuangbanna Station, take the train to Oudomxay station, walk to Oudomxay, take the bus to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, take the bus to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai.

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