What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Lijiang?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Lijiang is to Local Bus and bus and train which costs ¥500 - ¥1300 and takes 27h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Lijiang?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Lijiang is to bus and fly which takes 12h 48m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2600.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Lijiang?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Lijiang is 1110 km.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Lijiang?

It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Chiang Rai to Lijiang, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Lijiang?

Lijiang is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 6:54 AM in Chiang Rai and 7:54 AM in Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 103+ hotels available in Lijiang.

Chiang Rai to Lijiang - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and Local Bus

There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Lijiang by bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane CNX - LJG
12h 48m
¥1,507–2,557
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
4. Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus
27h 52m
¥512–1,239
Local Bus, bus, train via Chuxiong
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
4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain
5. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain
22h 34m
¥557–1,323
Bus, fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane CNX - DIG
3. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
15h 38m
¥1,482–5,062

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

12Weekly Planes

6h 43mAverage Duration

¥924Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Lijiang.

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Distance: 1,110 km
Duration: 12h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Lijiang. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, take the bus to Tha Pae Gate, walk to วัดพวกช้าง Wat Puak Chang, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG), walk to Lijiang Airport, then take the bus to Lijiang Blue Sky Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Lijiang via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, Oudomxay station, Kunming South, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 22h 34m.

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