There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Xi'an by plane, bus, 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.
Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane CEI - XIY
8h 1m¥1,455–3,379Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane CNX - XIY
9h 35m¥1,053–3,322Bus, train via Chengdu
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Xi'an Northtrain
25h 42m¥1,349–2,393Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
31h 24m¥1,408–2,025
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Xi'an is to bus and train which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 31h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Xi'an is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3400.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Xi'an is 1873 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Xi'an without a car is to bus and train via Chengdu which takes 25h 42m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2400.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Chiang Rai to Xi'an, including transfers.
Xi'an is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 3:03 PM in Chiang Rai and 4:03 PM in Xi'an.
There are 548+ hotels available in Xi'an.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Xi'an, China?
Thai Lion Mentari, Thai Vietjet Air, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) twice daily.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,300
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,200
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,800
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,100
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Boten station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–750
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥260–450
- First Class
- ¥370–750
Train from Boten station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–750
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥260–450
- First Class
- ¥370–750
Train from Kunming South to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,700
Train from Chengdu East to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–520
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–1,000
Train from Kunming to Xi'an North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,700
Train from Chengdu East to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–470
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–290
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥340–470
- Phone
- +66 2 300 1100
- booking@happypockettours.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥138
- Book at
- Happy Pocket Tours
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- booking@yortdoytravel.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥269
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥370
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- booking@paifriendlytour.co.th
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥173
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
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