What is the cheapest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai is to train and ferry and Local Bus which costs ฿1300 - ฿2500 and takes 16h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai is to fly and bus which takes 9h 25m and costs ฿4400 - ฿11000.

How far is it from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Xishuangbanna and Chiang Rai is 603 km.

How long does it take to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Xishuangbanna and Chiang Rai?

Chiang Rai is 1h behind Xishuangbanna. It is currently 12:56 AM in Xishuangbanna and 11:56 PM in Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 387+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane JHG - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
9h 25m
฿4,438–10,638
Train, ferry, Local Bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
16h 58m
฿1,373–2,457
Train, bus, Minivan, Local Bus
1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
24h 50m
฿2,161–3,765

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

3Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

฿2,079Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai.

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Distance: 603.3 km
Duration: 9h 25m

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 Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. 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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