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How to get fromNong Khai to Chiang Rai (State)by plane, car, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Nong Khai to Chiang Rai (State) by plane, car, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Khongcar car
    4h 18m
    ฿3,609–5,257

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain train 26
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 54m
    ฿729–2,282

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    16h 15m
    ฿1,848–2,222

  4. Drive  580.1 km

    1. Drive from Nong Khai to Chiang Raicar car 580.1 km
    10h 6m
    ฿2,222–3,210

  5. Fly Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    11h 14m
    ฿3,210–11,678

  6. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane UTH - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    7h 55m
    ฿2,908–5,460

  7. Bus via Morning market Talat Sao

    1. Take the bus from Morning market Talat Sao to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus Morning market Talat Sao - Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus CoolMuang Coffee - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
    25h 1m
    ฿1,519–1,709

Nong Khai to Chiang Rai (State) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,848Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 565.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Nong Khai, Thailand and Chiang Rai (State), Thailand?

You can take a bus from Nong Khai to Chiang Rai via Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal and Chiang Mai in around 16h 15m.

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