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

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

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  1. Fly from Tachilek

    best
    1. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane THL - KMG
    6h 36m
    ¥495–2,624

  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 48m
    ¥369–1,023

  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 47m
    ¥1,236–2,647

  4. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    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
    ¥943–2,336

  5. 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 29m
    ¥887–2,688

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥483Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air Thanlwin, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 6 times a week.

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