Rome2Rio

How to get fromChiang Rai to Tibetby bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Tibet

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Tibet by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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

  1. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane CNX - LZY
    17h 45m
    ¥2,009–8,659

  2. Local Bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    2d 8h
    ¥993–2,127

  3. Local Bus, bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay 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 6h
    ¥1,266–1,910

  4. Drive  2,409.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Lhasacar car 2,409.5 km
    39h 19m
    ¥2,028–2,929

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

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus 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
    15h 26m
    ¥1,326–6,174

  6. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Changdu Bangda Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Changdu Bangda Airport (BPX)plane plane CNX - BPX
    3. Take the taxi from Changdu Bangda Airport (BPX) to Chamdotaxi taxi
    18h 11m
    ¥1,035–3,939

  7. Local Bus, bus, train to Jinghong, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    4. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane JHG - LZY
    24h 13m
    ¥1,903–8,818

  8. Local Bus, bus, train via Chengdu

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    ¥1,282–2,033

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,943Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Tibet.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,491.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Tibet. 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 Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), then take the taxi to Bayi. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, take the taxi to Oudomxay station, take the train to Kunming South, walk to Kunming South station, take the line 4 subway to Sujiatang, take the taxi to Kunming West, take the bus to Yunnan Shangri-la, take the taxi to Shangri-La County, take the bus to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station, then take the taxi to Lhasa.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, How to get from Florence to Rome, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.