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How to get fromChiang Rai to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgeby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane plane CEI - SNO
    2. Take the taxi from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgetaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    ฿5,142–8,768

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahanbus bus
    18h 28m
    ฿1,052–1,793

  3. Drive 919.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar car 919.1 km
    13h 48m
    ฿5,451–7,874

  4. Fly to Nakhon Phanom, taxi

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane CEI - KOP
    2. Take the taxi from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgetaxi taxi
    5h 39m
    ฿5,642–8,068

  5. Fly to Roi Et Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Roi Et Airport (ROI)plane plane CEI - ROI
    2. Take the taxi from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgetaxi taxi
    6h 13m
    ฿6,342–9,168

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,854Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 670.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge via Khon Kaen and Mukdahan in around 18h 28m.

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