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How to get fromChiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Xishuangbannaby bus, train, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Xishuangbanna by bus, train, or plane

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  1. Local Bus, bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    13h 42m
    ¥213–456

  2. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    12h 29m
    ¥1,287–2,067

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,002Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Xishuangbanna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 641.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 42m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Xishuangbanna, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Xishuangbanna. However, you can take the taxi to Chiang Rai, take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Xishuangbanna. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chiang Rai, take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, take the bus to Tha Pae Gate, walk to วัดพวกช้าง Wat Puak Chang, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Xishuangbanna.

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