Distance
242 km (151.3 miles)
Price range
US$ 52-US$ 774
Ride Duration Range
12h-1d 11h
Earliest Departure
00:40
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai



























































































Taking a bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

Fastest bus: 17h 45m

Cheapest bus: US$ 52

The fastest: 17h 45m

The cheapest: US$ 52

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

The fastest: 12h

The cheapest: US$ 774

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Food

The fastest: 1d 11h

The cheapest: US$ 57

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About the ride from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai Route Information

The distance between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai is 151 miles, or approximately 242 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai, including bus,minivan,van-ferry.

The earliest departure leaves at 00:40 and has a duration of 1 day 11 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by minivan, which takes approximately 12 hours.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 52
  • 6 departures a day, or 42 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Sleeping and Combo Tickets.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$ 774
  • 110 departures a day, or 770 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Sleeping.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai by van-ferry

  • Starting Price: US$ 57
  • 5 departures a day, or 35 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Slow Boat, Standard and Combined Tickets.

Each van-ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all van-ferry options.

Companies Operating from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

Average time

18h

Average price

US$ 52

Average time

12h

Average price

US$ 774

Average time

17h 45m - 1d 11h

Average price

US$ 57

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