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How to get fromChiang Rai to Chengduby plane, subway, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Chengdu by plane, subway, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane plane CEI - TFU
    2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway subway
    7h 14m
    ¥1,140–3,152

  2. Bus, train via Ban Houayxay

    cheapest
    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
    4. Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus bus
    29h 39m
    ¥916–1,507

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain train
    25h 41m
    ¥1,116–1,658

  4. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane plane CNX - CTU
    11h 5m
    ¥1,134–2,888

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥967Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,324.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Chengdu, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Chengdu. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), walk to Tianfu International Airport North, take the subway to Century City, then take the line 1 subway to Luomashi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Tianfu Square via Boten station, Boten station, Kunming South, Chengdu East, and East station in around 25h 41m.

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