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How to get fromChiang Rai to Xishuangbannaby bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    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
    5h 43m
    ¥1,131–2,781

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus Chiang Rai Transfer - Boten station / ...
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    15h 41m
    ¥461–546

  3. Bus, train 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
    11h 39m
    ¥531–629

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥414Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Xishuangbanna, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Xishuangbanna. 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), walk to Xishuangbanna Airport, then take the line 1 bus to Civil Aviation Ticket Office. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Xishuangbanna via Chiang Khong Transfer, Huay Xai Transfer, Boten station, Boten station, and Xishuangbanna Station in around 11h 39m.

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