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How to get fromJinghong to Chiang Saenby train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Jinghong to Chiang Saen by train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, drive

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    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Drive from Huay Xai to Chiang Saencar car
    15h 32m
    ฿1,551–2,831

  2. Train, bus, Minivan, drive

    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Chiang Saencar car
    23h 21m
    ฿2,647–3,803

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  • Distance: 704.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 32m

What companies run services between Jinghong, China and Chiang Saen, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Jinghong to Chiang Saen. However, you can take the train to Luang Prabang station, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Huay Xai, then drive to Chiang Saen. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xishuangbanna Station to Chiang Saen via Oudomxay station, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, and Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 23h 21m.

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