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How to get fromBoten to Chiang Raiby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Boten to Chiang Rai by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry, Local Bus

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    1. Take the train from Boten 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
    14h
    ฿1,189–1,721

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boten station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Transferbus bus Sokprasert Bus Terminal - Chiang Rai Transfer / ...
    21h 34m
    ฿2,953–3,390

  3. Drive  324.9 km

    1. Drive from Boten to Chiang Raicar car 324.9 km
    4h 40m
    ฿1,383–1,998

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  • Distance: 605.7 km
  • Duration: 14h

What companies run services between Boten, Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Boten to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Boten 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 Boten to Chiang Rai Transfer via Boten station, Luang Prabang station, and Sokprasert Bus Terminal in around 21h 34m.

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