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How to get fromChiang Rai to Kunmingby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Kunming by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeCEI - KMG
    5h 36m
    ¥1,237–2,253

  2. Local Bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain
    17h 48m
    ¥389–981

  3. Drive 871.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Kunmingcar871.9 km
    10h 59m
    ¥777–1,123

  4. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeCNX - KMG
    9h 30m
    ¥804–1,843

  5. Drive to Lancang Jingmai Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)car
    2. Fly from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeJMJ - KMG
    8h 19m
    ¥665–2,450

  6. Drive to Simao, fly

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Simao (SYM)car
    2. Fly from Simao (SYM) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeSYM - KMG
    8h 48m
    ¥2,111–4,402

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket¥770Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Kunming, China?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 4 times a day.

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