There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai (State) by ferry, bus, car, or plane
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Ferry, Local Bus
best- Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
- Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
11h 21m฿505–1,019Minivan, Local Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
13h 35m฿1,386–1,940Drive 429.9 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Chiang Raicar 429.9 km
7h 28m฿2,535–3,662Fly, bus
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane LPQ - CNX
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
6h 54m฿5,460–8,765
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai (State) is to ferry and Local Bus which costs ฿500 - ฿1100 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai (State) is to fly and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs ฿5000 - ฿9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang station to Chiang Rai (State). However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station and arriving at Chiang Rai via Chiang khong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai (State) is 421 km. The road distance is 429.9 km.
It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai (State), including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai (State) bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station.
Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai (State) bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Huay Xai - Bokeo Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai (State) is 430 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai (State).
There are 410+ hotels available in Chiang Rai (State).
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Chiang Rai (State), Thailand?
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.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,900–6,500
Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿65
Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿65
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–1,700
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- greenbusthailand.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿360–650
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿310–800
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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