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

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There are 6 ways to get from Nong Khiaw to Chiang Rai (State) by bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, Local Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 26m
    ฿1,068–1,363

  2. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    18h 35m
    ฿2,069–2,350

  3. Drive  467.3 km

    1. Drive from Nong Khiaw to Chiang Raicar car 467.3 km
    7h 42m
    ฿2,827–4,083

  4. Bus, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane LPQ - CEI
    10h 17m
    ฿6,151–11,922

  5. Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Transferbus bus Sokprasert Bus Terminal - Chiang Rai Transfer / ...
    24h 12m
    ฿2,538–2,558

  6. Bus, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    10h 46m
    ฿5,481–8,912

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: 566.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai via Luang Prabang Minibus Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 18h 35m.

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