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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)planeCNX - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
    10h 21m
    ¥1,529–6,529

  2. Bus, train via Chengdu #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
    3. Take the bus from Kunming North to Chengdubus
    4. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus
    3d 5h
    ¥1,243–2,701

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
    4. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
    5. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
    2d 12h

  4. Bus, train via Chengdu

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain
    4. Take the train from Chengdu to Lhasatrain
    2d 21h

  5. Drive 2,380.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Lhasacar2,380.7 km
    38h 33m
    ¥2,135–3,084

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,392Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Lhasa. However, you can take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station via Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang station, Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Shangri-La County in around 2d 12h.

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