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How to get fromXishuangbanna to Chiang Raiby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, Local Bus

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    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 58m
    ฿1,375–2,458

  3. Train, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    24h 50m
    ฿2,161–3,464

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    12h 13m
    ฿5,125–11,068

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,899Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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