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

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There are 6 ways to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai by taxi, train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, ferry, Local Bus

    best
    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
    ฿2,513–3,913

  2. Drive 462.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pu'er to Chiang Raicar462.2 km
    6h 48m
    ฿1,866–2,695

  3. 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
    ฿3,334–5,174

  4. Fly Simao to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Simao (SYM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeSYM - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    17h 5m
    ฿3,346–13,768

  5. Taxi to Jinghong, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Jinghong (JHG)taxi
    2. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeJHG - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    8h 30m
    ฿5,807–12,142

  6. Fly Simao to Lancang Jingmai Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Simao (SYM) to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)planeSYM - JMJ
    2. Drive from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Chiang Raicar
    15h 7m
    ฿6,726–18,648

Simao (SYM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,083Cheapest 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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