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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)planeCEI - LJG
    9h 20m
    ¥1,053–3,959

  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
    4. Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus
    27h 58m
    ¥521–1,199

  3. 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 48m

  4. Drive 1,032.8 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Lijiangcar1,032.8 km
    13h 22m
    ¥915–1,322

  5. 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 Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)planeCNX - LJG
    13h 53m
    ¥970–2,351

  6. 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 Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)planeJMJ - LJG
    13h 12m
    ¥1,589–4,353

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket¥961Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Thai Airways International, Ruili Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) twice daily.

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