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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Chiang Raiby plane, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai by plane, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane LPQ - CEI
    4h 15m
    ฿5,723–11,278

  2. Ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    11h 21m
    ฿615–685

  3. Local Speedboat, drive, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    2. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang Khong Bordercar car
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Border to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus
    8h 53m
    ฿2,010–2,410

  4. Drive  429.9 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Chiang Raicar car 429.9 km
    7h 10m
    ฿2,601–3,756

  5. Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 35m
    ฿1,637–1,707

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Transferbus bus Sokprasert Bus Terminal - Chiang Rai Transfer / ...
    19h 11m
    ฿2,458–2,473

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,626Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Chiang Rai via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station and Chiang khong in around 13h 35m.

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