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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Hsipaw by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Mandalay International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)planeCNX - MDL
    2. Drive from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Hsipawcar
    6h 46m
    $152–356

  2. Drive 779 km

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    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Hsipawcar779 km
    12h 36m
    $89–128

  3. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Heho Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Heho Airport (HEH)planeCNX - HEH
    2. Drive from Heho Airport (HEH) to Hsipawcar
    10h 56m
    $169–596

  4. Bus to Tachilek, fly to Mandalay International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)planeTHL - MDL
    3. Drive from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Hsipawcar
    10h 54m
    $190–461

  5. Bus to Tachilek, fly to Heho Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Heho Airport (HEH)planeTHL - HEH
    3. Drive from Heho Airport (HEH) to Hsipawcar
    12h 9m
    $147–541

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Hsipaw, Shan State, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Hsipaw. However, you can take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), then drive to Hsipaw. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Mai to Hsipaw in around 12h 36m.

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