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

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There are 3 ways to get from Boten Station 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
    13h 59m
    ฿1,095–1,607

  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 33m
    ฿2,859–3,276

  3. Drive  321 km

    1. Drive from Boten Station to Chiang Raicar car 321 km
    4h 36m
    ฿1,942–2,805

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  • Distance: 602.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Boten Station to Chiang Rai. However, you can walk 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 Station to Chiang Rai Transfer via Boten station, Luang Prabang station, and Sokprasert Bus Terminal in around 21h 33m.

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