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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ulaanbaatar to Chiang Rai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane UBN - CEI
    11h 24m
    ฿9,623–27,751

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Erliantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Erenhot to Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Transferbus bus
    2d 17h
    ฿16,173–22,261

  3. Taxi, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane UBN - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    14h 9m
    ฿9,653–26,241

  4. Taxi, fly to Tachilek, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Ulaanbaatar to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane UBN - THL
    3. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 51m
    ฿16,603–40,731

  5. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Xinyangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Xinyang East to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    3d 7h
    ฿13,259–20,948

  6. Train, bus via Xinyang

    1. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Xinyangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Xinyang to Kunmingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Transferbus bus
    4d 8h
    ฿12,163–21,017

Ulaanbaatar to Chiang Rai by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket฿12,163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,197.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ulaanbaatar to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to New Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ulaanbaatar to Chiang Rai Transfer via Erlian, Erenhot, Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminal, Keyilu, Beijing West Station, Beijing West Station, Kunming South, Luang Prabang station, and Sokprasert Bus Terminal in around 2d 17h.

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