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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Kunming by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    9h 35m
    ¥1,042–2,342

  2. Local Bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    17h 10m
    ¥374–907

  3. 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 42m
    ¥1,135–2,646

  4. Ferry to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LPQ - KMG
    13h 24m
    ¥1,006–2,616

  5. Bus, train to Jinghong, fly

    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane JHG - KMG
    12h 53m
    ¥1,348–4,348

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket¥465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,032 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Thai Vietjet Air, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 5 times a day.

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