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How to get fromChiang Rai to Wiang Kaenby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Wiang Kaen by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 to HouayXai Border Control Immigration Officebus bus Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 - HouayXai Border Control Immigration Office
    2. Take the taxi from HouayXai Border Control Immigration Office to Wiang Kaentaxi taxi
    1h 58m
    ฿1,180–1,300

  2. Local Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Chiang khong to Wiang Kaentaxi taxi
    2h 33m
    ฿565–715

  3. Drive  106.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Wiang Kaencar car 106.3 km
    1h 42m
    ฿644–930

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Wiang Kaentaxi taxi 106.3 km
    1h 42m
    ฿1,900–2,400

  5. Bus, taxi via Chiang Khong Border

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Borderbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Khong Border
    2. Take the taxi from Chiang Khong Border to Wiang Kaentaxi taxi
    2h 7m
    ฿1,075–1,175

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  • Distance: 129.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Wiang Kaen, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Wiang Kaen. However, you can take the bus to HouayXai Border Control Immigration Office then take the taxi to Wiang Kaen. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Wiang Kaen in around 1h 42m.

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