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How to get fromMae Sai to Xishuangbannaby car, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Mae Sai to Xishuangbanna by car, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, bus, train

    best
    1. Drive from Mae Sai to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    12h 3m
    ¥280–562

  2. Bus, Local Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    4. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    15h 37m
    ¥207–448

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  • Distance: 621.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 3m

What companies run services between Mae Sai, Thailand and Xishuangbanna, China?

There is no direct connection from Mae Sai to Xishuangbanna. However, you can drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Xishuangbanna. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mae Sai to Xishuangbanna via Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, Oudomxay station, and Xishuangbanna Station in around 15h 37m.

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