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How to get fromPhôngsali to Chiang Raiby taxi, train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Phôngsali to Chiang Rai by taxi, train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, ferry, Local Bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Phôngsali to Boten stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 6m
    ฿3,503–4,456

  2. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phôngsali to Oudomxaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    30h 35m
    ฿2,258–2,445

  3. Drive  426.2 km

    1. Drive from Phôngsali to Chiang Raicar car 426.2 km
    6h 56m
    ฿2,578–3,724

  4. Taxi, train, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Phôngsali to Boten stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane LPQ - CEI
    9h 52m
    ฿8,532–14,930

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: 733.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 6m

What companies run services between Phôngsali, Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Phôngsali to Chiang Rai via Oudomxay, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 30h 35m.

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