What is the cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Chiang Mai is to bus and train via Kunming South which costs ฿10000 - ฿15000 and takes 3 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bishkek to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Chiang Mai is to drive which takes 2 days 21h and costs ฿18000 - ฿28000.

How far is it from Bishkek to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Bishkek and Chiang Mai is 4000 km. The road distance is 5212.2 km.

How do I travel from Bishkek to Chiang Mai without a car?

The best way to get from Bishkek to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus and train which takes 5 days 14h and costs ฿14000 - ฿23000.

How long does it take to get from Bishkek to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 23h to get from Bishkek to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bishkek and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 1h ahead of Bishkek. It is currently 11:22 AM in Bishkek and 12:22 PM in Chiang Mai.

Can I drive from Bishkek to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Chiang Mai is 5212 km. It takes approximately 2 days 21h to drive from Bishkek to Chiang Mai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3191+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Bishkek to Chiang Mai - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bishkek to Chiang Mai by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty 1
2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)ALA - CNX
23h
Bus, train via Kunming South
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Beijing West Station
4. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunming South
5. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
6. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
3d 8h
฿10,744–14,336
Drive 5,212.2 km
1. Drive from Bishkek to Chiang Mai5,212.2 km
2d 21h
฿18,928–27,341
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgar
2. Take the train from Kashgar to Turpan North Station
3. Take the train from Turfan North to Beijing West Station
4. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
5. Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang
6. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
5d 14h
฿14,755–22,967

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

22Weekly Planes

11h 7mAverage Duration

฿6,388Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,999.9 km
Duration: 23h

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Bishkek to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the train to Almaty 1, walk to Almaty 1, take the line 36 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bishkek to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Bishkek Avtovokzal, Almaty Sayran Bus Station, Ürümqi, Ürümqi, Beijing West Station, Kunming South, Vientiane station, and Nong Khai in around 3d 8h.

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