Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai

Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai

Chiang Khong
Chiang Rai
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Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai Destination Reviews

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Everything was perfect, car was great, driver was great, fast and efficient. Great navigating.
Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai, taxi Economy 3pax, Kanokwan Travel (บริษัท กนกวรรณ ทราเวล จำกัด), Jun 27, 2025
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Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Kanokwan Travel
Economy 3pax
Any time
+2h
$55.23
  5.0
Taxi
Firstplan Transport Services
Economy 3pax
Any time
+1h
$70.57
Van
Yortdoy Travel
Minivan
08:30
10:30
$12.27
Van
Mekong Transfer
Van
16:00
17:50
$18.41
Van
Yortdoy Travel
Minivan
16:30
18:30
$12.27

Transportation from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai

Facts about the transport from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure4:30 PM
Departures per day63
Distance46 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAEC 168 Transport and Travel, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Glassflower, Go2Trip, Kanokwan Travel, Lanna Expert Driver, Mekong Transfer, Than Car Service, Torch, Yortdoy Travel

How to get from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai

When you want to get from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 148.20. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 16.88.

How far is Chiang Khong from Chiang Rai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai. Your trip will be a total of 29 miles (46 km). The flying distance is 29 miles (46 km).

How long does it take to get from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai?

The travel time from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 3 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai?

The cost of the trip from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล): travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 16.88 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 148.20.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai:

  • Van price : USD 16.88;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 90.52. From Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai starting from 00:00 Chiang Khong Border until 00:00 Chiang Khong Border

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 42.34 to USD 148.20.

How many trips per day are there between Chiang Khong and Chiang Rai?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Vans from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 42.34.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 84% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 16% opted for a van.