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How to get fromSydney to Chiang Khongby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Chiang Khong by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, Local Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SYD - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    17h 23m
    ฿9,135–22,767

  2. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane SYD - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus
    22h 27m
    ฿9,000–18,342

  3. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane SYD - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    36h 46m
    ฿13,820–22,422

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration17h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,748Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,208.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 23m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Chiang Khong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Chiang Khong. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), take the taxi to Chiang Rai, then take the bus to Chiang khong. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Chiangkhong.

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