Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong

Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong

Chiang Rai
Chiang Khong
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Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong Destination Reviews

SM
It was crowded car, with 5 people it was very cramped.
Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong, Van Van, JTTT Travel (JTTT Travel), May 6, 2025
OP
Picked us up just before expected and arrived in Chiang khong on time. The driver dropped passengers off to the border crossing before dropping us off to our hotel in Chiang khong.
Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong, Van Van, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Nov 28, 2024
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Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Kanokwan Travel
SUV 4pax
Any time
+2h
$61.36
Taxi
JTTT Travel
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+2h
$49.09
  5.0
Van
JTTT Travel
Van
05:00
07:00
$10.74
Van
Yortdoy Travel
Van
05:30
07:30
$12.27
  5.0
Van
JTTT Travel
Van
11:00
13:00
$10.74
Van
Yortdoy Travel
Van
13:30
15:30
$12.27
  5.0

Transportation from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong

Facts about the transport from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure1:30 PM
Departures per day49
Distance50 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAEC 168 Transport and Travel, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Glassflower, Go2Trip, K Buddy, Kanokwan Travel, Lanna Expert Driver, LaoLuang Travel, Mekong Transfer, Smart En Plus, Than Car Service, Torch, Yortdoy Travel

How to get from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong

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

  • Bus
  • 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 Bus+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 136.32. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 15.34.

How far is Chiang Rai from Chiang Khong?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong. Your trip will be a total of 32 miles (50 km). The flying distance is 32 miles (50 km).

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

The travel time from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 4 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is JTTT Travel: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 15.34 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 136.32.

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

  • Van price : USD 15.34 - USD 19.94;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 19.94. From Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong starting from 05:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer until 13:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 49.76 to USD 136.33.

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

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

  • Vans from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong depart during the day - there are approximately 6 departures a day.
  • 4 by Bus+taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong starting from 05:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer until 13:00 Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong 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 Rai to Chiang Khong. 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 49.76.

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 Rai to Chiang Khong. 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 Rai to Chiang Khong.

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 Rai to Chiang Khong

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chiang Rai to Chiang Khong? 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:

  • 70% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 21% opted for a van.
  • 9% decided to catch a taxi.