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How to Travel from

Chiang Rai to Shangri-La

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Cheapest
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Car
14 h 48 min
1157 km.
from $63
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Schedule

Chiang Rai, Thailand → Shangri-La, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La

Composite routes from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La

Cheapest
14 h 48 min
Car
1157 km.
from $63
Fastest
1 h 49 min
Plane
Other
25 h 18 min
Bus, Train
880 km.
from $94.14
28 h 26 min
Bus, Train
880 km.
from $107.85
10 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
880 km.
from $146.23
13 h 24 min
Plane
880 km.
from $232.29

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Sichuan Airlines
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
15h 10m
Every day
$114.65–$331.20
Sichuan Airlines
Website
13h 57m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$114.65–$280.25
Train operators
Found: 3
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways C-Class
Website
Laos - China Railway
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
2h 30m
Hourly
$17.83–$38.22
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways C-Class
Website
4h 1m
4 times a day
$21.66–$30.57
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Laos - China Railway
Website
6h 50m
Once daily
$20.38–$127.39
Bus operators
Found: 4
China Bus Guide
Website
Greenbus Thailand
Website
Local Bus Thailand
Huay Xai Transport
China Bus Guide
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$14.76
[email protected]
Contact via email
Greenbus Thailand
Website
3h 35m
Hourly
$8.28–$12.74
+66 5326 6480
+66 5326 6480
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Local Bus Thailand
2h
Every 30 minutes
$2.14
Huay Xai Transport
5h
Twice daily
$4.13

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La is to Local Bus and bus and train which costs $54.35 - $163.04 and takes 25h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La is to fly which takes 9h 46m and costs $86.96 - $217.39 .

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Shangri-La is 886 km. The road distance is 1225.1 km.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La?

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Shangri-La?

Shangri-La is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 15:57 in Chiang Rai and 16:57 in Shangri-La.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Shangri-La is 1225 km. It takes approximately 16h 55m to drive from Chiang Rai to Shangri-La.

Where can I stay near Shangri-La?

There are 45+ hotels available in Shangri-La. Prices start at $13.95 per night.
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