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How to get fromPakbeng (Station) to Chiang Raiby ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pakbeng (Station) to Chiang Rai by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Local Speedboat, ferry, Local Bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    15h 21m
    ฿893–963

  2. Local Speedboat, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Transferbus bus Sokprasert Bus Terminal - Chiang Rai Transfer / ...
    23h 13m
    ฿2,754–2,774

  3. Drive  224.7 km

    1. Drive from Pakbeng (Station) to Chiang Raicar car 224.7 km
    4h 11m
    ฿1,218–1,759

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Pakbeng (Station) to Chiang Khong Bordercar car
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Border to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Chiang Khong Border - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    4h 53m
    ฿1,656–1,988

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  • Distance: 566.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 21m

What companies run services between Pakbeng (Station), Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Pakbeng (Station) to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the ferry to Luang Prabang, take the ferry to Huay Xai, drive to Chiang khong, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Pakbeng to Chiang Rai Transfer via Luang Prabang and Sokprasert Bus Terminal in around 23h 13m.

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