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How to get fromChiang Mai to Menghaiby plane, taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Menghai by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Jinghong, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)planeCNX - JHG
    2. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Menghaitaxi
    3h 56m
    ¥1,054–2,434

  2. Bus, Local Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    3. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
    4. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
    5. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Menghaitaxi
    18h 9m
    ¥332–698

  3. Drive 554.8 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Menghaicar554.8 km
    8h 27m
    ¥497–718

  4. Fly to Lancang Jingmai Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)planeCNX - JMJ
    2. Take the taxi from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Menghaitaxi
    8h 50m
    ¥1,024–3,734

  5. Fly to Simao, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Simao (SYM)planeCNX - SYM
    2. Take the taxi from Simao (SYM) to Menghaitaxi
    8h 46m
    ¥2,264–9,434

  6. Bus, train, taxi via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Menghaitaxi
    19h 47m
    ¥632–908

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Menghaitaxi
    24h 7m
    ¥399–1,410

  8. Bus, train, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxaybus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
    4. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Menghaitaxi
    29h 48m
    ¥438–1,435

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥444Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Menghai, Yunnan Sheng, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Menghai. However, you can take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Jinghong (JHG), then take the taxi to Menghai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chiang Rai, take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Menghai.

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