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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Dali by bus, train, or plane

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  1. Local Bus, bus, train

    best
    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
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Dalitrain train
    19h 49m
    ¥485–1,224

  2. Local Bus, bus, train via Kunming

    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
    4. Take the bus from Kunming West to Dalibus bus
    24h 28m
    ¥484–1,139

  3. Bus, fly to Dali Huangcaoba

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane plane CNX - DLU
    17h 35m
    ¥1,014–2,441

  4. Local Bus, bus, train via Kunming #2

    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
    4. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain train
    20h 19m
    ¥502–1,244

  5. Bus, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain train
    12h 9m
    ¥1,027–2,476

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket¥555Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Dali. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Kunming South, then take the train to Dali. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Dali via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, Oudomxay station, Kunming South, Kunming South station, Dashuying, West Bus Station, and Kunming West in around 24h 28m.

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