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

The cheapest way to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai (State) is to taxi and train and ferry and Local Bus which costs ฿2500 - ฿4000 and takes 18h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai (State) is to taxi and train and ferry and Local Bus which takes 18h 16m and costs ฿2500 - ฿4000.

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

The distance between Pu'er and Chiang Rai (State) is 868 km.

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

It takes approximately 18h 16m to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai (State), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai (State)?

There are 400+ hotels available in Chiang Rai (State).

Pu'er to Chiang Rai (State) - 2 ways to travel via train, taxi, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai (State) by taxi, train, ferry, or bus

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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
฿2,585–3,981
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
฿3,400–5,051

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 868 km
Duration: 18h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Pu'er to Chiang Rai (State). 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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