There are 3 ways to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai by train, ferry, bus, or car
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Train, ferry, Local Bus
best- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang station
- Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
- Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
16h 58m฿1,374–2,458Drive 341.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai341.5 km
5h 19m฿1,354–1,956Train, bus, Minivan, Local Bus
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay station
- Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
- Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
24h 50m฿2,176–3,770
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai is to drive which costs ฿1300 - ฿2000 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs ฿1300 - ฿2000.
The distance between Xishuangbanna and Chiang Rai is 741 km. The road distance is 341.5 km.
It takes approximately 16h 58m to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Chiang Rai is 1h behind Xishuangbanna. It is currently 8:25 PM in Xishuangbanna and 7:25 PM in Chiang Rai.
Yes, the driving distance between Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai.
There are 386+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Xishuangbanna, China and Chiang Rai, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Xishuangbanna 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 a vehicle from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai via Xishuangbanna Station, Oudomxay station, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 24h 50m.
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿700–1,200
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿710–760
- First Class
- ฿1,150–1,200
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿490–900
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿490–520
- First Class
- ฿800–900
Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿65
- Website
- hobomaps.com
Bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿472
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900–2,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿290–750
- Schedules at
- asocialnomad.com
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