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

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  1. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    7h 51m
    ¥1,135–2,191

  2. Drive to Tachilek, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)car car
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane THL - KMG
    24h 18m
    ¥548–2,874

  3. Bus, train via Ban Houayxay

    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
    16h 19m
    ¥697–1,210

  4. 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
    ¥1,035–2,246

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus Chiang Rai Transfer - Boten station / ...
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    19h 56m
    ¥637–1,131

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥463Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,030.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Thai Vietjet Air, and four 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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