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

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There are 4 ways to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Jinghong, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane JHG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    8h 21m
    ฿5,490–13,690

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    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
    ฿1,484–2,208

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    24h 21m
    ฿3,580–4,199

  4. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, 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 K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    11h 14m
    ฿5,655–9,694

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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 line 1 bus to Xishuangbanna Airport, walk to Jinghong (JHG) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to วัฒโนทัยพายัพ Wattanothaipayap, walk to Chiang Mai K star Travel, then take the bus to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai via Xishuangbanna Station, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, Huay Xai, and Chiang khong in around 16h 58m.

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