What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land)?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land) is to bus and train and taxi via Chengdu which costs ¥1400 - ¥3000 and takes 3 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land)?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land) is to fly and taxi which takes 11h 8m and costs ¥1900 - ¥6500.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land)?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Shannan (Land) is 1616 km. The road distance is 2210.4 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land) without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land) without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 2 days 22h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land)?

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land), including transfers.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land)?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land) is 2210 km. It takes approximately 36h 25m to drive from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land).

Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land) - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land) by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)CNX - LXA
2. Take the taxi from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Shannan (Land)
11h 8m
¥1,914–6,504
Bus, train, taxi via Chengdu
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
3. Take the bus from Kunming North to Chengdu
4. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Lasa West Suburb Coach Station to Lhoka
6. Take the taxi from Lhoka to Shannan (Land)
3d 12h
¥1,478–2,976
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
3. Take the train from Kunming to Guangyuan
4. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lhasa
5. Take the train from Lhasa to Shannan
6. Take the taxi from Shannan to Shannan (Land)
2d 22h
Drive 2,210.4 km
1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land)2,210.4 km
36h 25m
¥1,978–2,857

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

10Weekly Planes

7h 17mAverage Duration

¥1,343Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,616.4 km
Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Shannan (Land), Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Shannan (Land). 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), then take the taxi to Shannan (Land). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Luang Prabang, take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Kunming South, take the train to Kunming Station, walk to Kunming, take the train to Guangyuan, take the train to Lhasa, take the train to Shannan, then take the taxi to Shannan (Land).

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