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How to get fromChiang Dao to Kunmingby taxi, plane, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Dao to Kunming by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Dao to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)taxi
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeCNX - KMG
    3h 36m
    ¥947–1,943

  2. Taxi, Minibus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Dao to Praotaxi
    2. Take the bus from Prao to Chiang Maibus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
    4. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
    31h 28m
    ¥629–2,028

  3. Taxi, Minibus, bus, train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Dao to Mae Pangtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Mae Pang to Chiang Maibus
    3. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
    26h 48m
    ¥923–1,393

  4. Drive 1,007.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Dao to Kunmingcar1,007.9 km
    13h 7m
    ¥900–1,300

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥468Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Dao, Thailand and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Dao to Kunming. However, you can take the taxi to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mae Pang, take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, take the bus to Nong Khai, drive to Vientiane station, take the train to Kunming South, then take the train to Kunming Station.

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