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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane CEI - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    10h 55m
    ¥2,053–6,558

  2. Bus, train via Chongqing West

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    2d 11h
    ¥1,232–2,322

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    5. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    ¥1,414–2,011

  4. Drive  2,409.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Lhasacar car 2,409.5 km
    39h 19m
    ¥2,113–3,051

  5. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane CNX - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    13h 39m
    ¥1,403–6,203

  6. Drive to Tachilek, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)car car
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane THL - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    20h 56m
    ¥1,566–5,586

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    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
    4. Take the bus from Kunming West to Yunnan Shangri-labus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Yunnan Shangri-la to Shangri-La Countytaxi taxi
    6. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    ¥1,545–2,145

Chiang Rai to Lhasa by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,445.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Lhasa. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station via Boten station, Boten station, Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Shangri-La County in around 2d 4h.

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