There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Xishuangbanna by bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane CNX - JHG
7h 22m¥1,038–2,734Local Bus, bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
12h 55m¥199–440
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Xishuangbanna is to Local Bus and bus and train which costs ¥190 - ¥440 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Xishuangbanna is to bus and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2800.
The distance between Chiang Rai (State) and Xishuangbanna is 601 km.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Xishuangbanna, including transfers.
Xishuangbanna is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai (State). It is currently 7:35 PM in Chiang Rai (State) and 8:35 PM in Xishuangbanna.
There are 52+ hotels available in Xishuangbanna.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Xishuangbanna, China?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai (State) to Xishuangbanna. However, you can 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 Jinghong (JHG), walk to Xishuangbanna Airport, then take the line 1 bus to Civil Aviation Ticket Office. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Xishuangbanna via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, Oudomxay station, and Xishuangbanna Station in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,800
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–190
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥101–105
- First Class
- ¥160–190
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥80–130
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
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