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How to get fromChiang Rai to Daliby bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 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 11m
    ¥478–1,274

  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
    23h 46m
    ¥477–1,189

  3. Bus, fly

    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
    14h 50m
    ¥1,100–3,245

  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
    19h 41m
    ¥495–1,294

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥918Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,397.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 11m

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, take the taxi 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 23h 46m.

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