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How to get fromChiang Rai to Putaoby bus, train, plane, or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Putao by bus, train, plane, or unknown

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  1. Bus, train, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, travel

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    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. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane JHG - LJG
    5. Walk from Lijiang-Airport-LJG to Putaounknown unknown
    19h 57m

  2. Bus, train, fly to Tengchong, travel

    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. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Tengchong (TCZ)plane plane JHG - TCZ
    5. Walk from Tengchong (TCZ) to Putaounknown unknown
    19h 51m

  3. Bus, train, fly to Luxi, travel

    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. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Luxi (LUM)plane plane JHG - LUM
    5. Walk from Luxi (LUM) to Putaounknown unknown
    20h 45m

Jinghong (JHG) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,303.1 km
  • Duration: 19h 57m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Putao, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Putao. However, 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, walk to Jinghong (JHG) airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG), then travel to Putao. 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, walk to Jinghong (JHG) airport, fly to Tengchong (TCZ), then travel to Putao.

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