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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Chiang Rai (State)by ferry, car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai (State) by ferry, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Local Speedboat, drive, bus

    best
    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
    ฿2,009–2,409

  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
    ฿603–673

  3. Drive  429.8 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Chiang Raicar car 429.8 km
    7h 10m
    ฿2,507–3,621

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    5h 46m
    ฿4,852–8,267

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    17h 30m
    ฿2,575

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai (State) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,575Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

Pai Friendly Tour operates a bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿2,575 and the journey takes 17h 30m.

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