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How to get fromChiang Rai to Pu'erby bus, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Pu'er by bus, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane CNX - JHG
    3. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    ¥1,427–3,137

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    16h 58m
    ¥740–880

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Ban Houakhoua

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    12h 56m
    ¥810–963

  4. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane CEI - JHG
    2. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    ¥1,328–3,293

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥414Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 725.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Pu'er, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Pu'er. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer, 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), then take the taxi to Pu'er. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chiang Khong Transfer, drive to Huay Xai Transfer, take the bus to Boten station, walk to Boten station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Pu'er.

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