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How to get fromChiang Rai to Pu'erby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Pu'er by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane CEI - JHG
    2. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    ¥1,278–3,193

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    16h 58m
    ¥742–882

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Ban Houayxay

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    13h 28m
    ¥780–920

  4. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane CNX - JHG
    3. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    7h 59m
    ¥1,428–3,338

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket¥791Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Pu'er. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Jinghong (JHG), then take the taxi to Pu'er. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Huay Xai, take the bus to Boten station, walk to Boten station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Pu'er.

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