There are 2 ways to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Rai by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Rai is to bus and drive and Local Bus which costs ฿1200 - ฿1900 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Rai is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ฿1600 - ฿2400.
The distance between Luang Namtha and Chiang Rai is 433 km. The road distance is 274.5 km.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Luang Namtha to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Namtha to Chiang Rai is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Luang Namtha to Chiang Rai.
There are 411+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Luang Namtha, Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Luang Namtha to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Namtha, take the bus to Muang Long, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can drive from Luang Namtha to Chiang Rai in around 3h 59m.
Bus from Luang Namtha to Muang Long
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿75–190
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
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