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How to get fromChiang Rai (State) to Kunmingby bus, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Kunming by bus, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Ban Houayxay

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    16h 19m
    ¥697–1,210

  2. Fly from Tachilek

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane THL - KMG
    20h 52m
    ¥516–2,826

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus Chiang Rai Transfer - Boten station / ...
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    19h 56m
    ¥637–1,131

  4. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    7h 51m
    ¥1,135–2,191

  5. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CEI - KMG
    5h 47m
    ¥1,035–2,246

  6. Bus, train to Jinghong, fly

    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane JHG - KMG
    12h 29m
    ¥1,648–4,834

Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration21h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥520Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 951.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 19m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Kunming, China?

Myanmar Airways International, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) once daily.

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