What is the cheapest way to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai is to taxi and train and ferry and Local Bus which costs ฿2500 - ฿3900 and takes 18h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs ฿6000 - ฿12000.

How far is it from Pu'er to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Pu'er and Chiang Rai is 729 km.

How long does it take to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 386+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Pu'er to Chiang Rai - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and ferry

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

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

Taxi, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Jinghong (JHG)taxi
2. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane JHG - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
8h 30m
฿5,986–12,010
Taxi, train, ferry, Local Bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
18h 16m
฿2,512–3,902
Taxi, train, bus, Minivan, Local Bus
1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
26h 7m
฿3,301–4,811

Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

฿1,685Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai.

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Distance: 729.1 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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 Jinghong (JHG) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, 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.

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