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How to get fromChiang Rai to Muang Pakbèngby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèng by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Local Bus, ferry, Local Speedboat

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    16h 7m
    $24–41

  2. Drive 224.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèngcar car 224.6 km
    4h 25m
    $41–59

  3. Local Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Drive from Chiang khong to Muang Pakbèngcar car
    5h 48m
    $27–42

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  • Distance: 567.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèng. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai, take the ferry to Luang Prabang, then take the ferry to Pakbeng. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Muang Pakbèng in around 4h 25m.

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