What is the cheapest way to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai is to taxi and train and ferry and Local Bus which costs ฿2900 - ฿3900 and takes 18h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 7h 25m and costs ฿7000 - ฿16000.

How far is it from Pu'er to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Pu'er and Chiang Rai is 726 km.

How do I travel from Pu'er to Chiang Rai without a car?

The best way to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 25h 50m and costs ฿4600 - ฿6000.

How long does it take to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 418+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Pu'er to Chiang Rai - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Pu'er to Chiang Rai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or ferry

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Taxi, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Jinghong (JHG)taxi
2. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane JHG - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus
7h 25m
฿7,014–15,494
Taxi, train, ferry, Local Bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
18h 16m
฿2,910–3,901
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Transferbus
25h 50m
฿4,674–5,570

Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

฿2,091Cheapest Price

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Distance: 725.6 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Pu'er, China and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Pu'er to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Jinghong (JHG) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to วัฒโนทัยพายัพ Wattanothaipayap, walk to Chiang Mai K star Travel, then take the bus to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Xishuangbanna Station, take the train to Luang Prabang station, drive to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Huay Xai, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai.

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