Getting from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai
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4 ways to travel from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai
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About this route
- The distance between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai is 247 km (154.4 miles)
- 92% of travelers between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai choose to go by bus.
- For lower prices, shuttle start from 8 US$, around 27% less than the next-cheapest option.
- For the most flexible trip, private transfers offer door-to-door service on your schedule, from 712 US$.
- Departures run throughout the day, so booking on short notice is usually possible, but availability changes with the season.
- This route crosses an international border, so allow extra time for crossing procedures and check visa requirements before traveling.
- Ferries on this route may also require a transfer by land, depending on the ride selected
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