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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 7 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 Nakhon Phanom, taxi

    best
    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 29m
    ฿6,042–8,568

  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
    ฿1,052–1,856

  3. Drive  919.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar car 919.1 km
    13h 48m
    ฿5,370–7,756

  4. 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
    5h 58m
    ฿6,842–8,768

  5. Fly to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP)plane plane CEI - UBP
    2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Mukdahanbus bus
    7h 53m
    ฿3,517–5,523

  6. Fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane plane CEI - SNO
    2. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon Chan Tour to That Phanombus bus
    3. Take the bus from That Phanom to Mukdahanbus bus
    9h 23m
    ฿3,772–5,348

  7. Bus via Vientiane station

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Vientiane stationbus bus Chiang Rai Transfer - Vientiane station
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 20m
    ฿3,143–3,698

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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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