What is the cheapest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State) is to train and ferry and Local Bus which costs ฿1500 - ฿2300 and takes 16h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State)?

The fastest way to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State) is to fly and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs ฿5500 - ฿14000.

How far is it from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State)?

The distance between Xishuangbanna and Chiang Rai (State) is 600 km.

How do I travel from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State) without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 32m and costs ฿3200 - ฿3900.

How long does it take to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State)?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State), including transfers.

What is the time difference between Xishuangbanna and Chiang Rai (State)?

Chiang Rai (State) is 1h behind Xishuangbanna. It is currently 6:54 AM in Xishuangbanna and 5:54 AM in Chiang Rai (State).

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai (State)?

There are 420+ hotels available in Chiang Rai (State).

Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State) - 3 ways to travel via train, plane

How to get fromXishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State)

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There are 3 ways to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State) by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane JHG - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus
8h 21m
฿5,490–13,690
Train, ferry, Local Bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
16h 58m
฿1,497–2,231
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Transferbus Sokprasert Bus Terminal - Chiang Rai Transfer / ...
24h 32m
฿3,261–3,900

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

3Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

฿2,091Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State).

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Distance: 599.8 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Xishuangbanna, China and Chiang Rai (State), Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai (State). However, you can take the line 1 bus to Xishuangbanna Airport, walk 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 a vehicle from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Rai via Xishuangbanna Station, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, Huay Xai, and Chiang khong in around 16h 58m.

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