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

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Kyoto by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kansai International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane plane CEI - KIX
    2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain train
    10h 5m
    ¥37,718–125,149

  2. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane CEI - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain train
    10h 58m
    ¥42,768–128,149

  3. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane CEI - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    11h 48m
    ¥44,818–132,249

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket¥34,765Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Kyoto. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO), walk to Central Japan International Airport, take the train to Meitetsu Nagoya, walk to Nagoya Station, then take the train to Kyōto.

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