What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Chiang Mai is to bus which costs ฿2600 - ฿3900 and takes 30h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kunming to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs ฿3400 - ฿8000.

How far is it from Kunming to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Kunming and Chiang Mai is 840 km. The road distance is 1057.2 km.

How do I travel from Kunming to Chiang Mai without a car?

The best way to get from Kunming to Chiang Mai without a car is to train and bus via Phitsanulok which takes 22h 12m and costs ฿3100 - ฿6500.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Kunming to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kunming to Chiang Mai?

The best way to get from Kunming to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs ฿3400 - ฿8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2600 - ฿3900 and takes 30h 32m.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 2:25 AM in Kunming and 1:25 AM in Chiang Mai.

Can I drive from Kunming to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Chiang Mai is 1057 km. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Kunming to Chiang Mai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3215+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Kunming to Chiang Mai - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Chiang Mai by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)KMG - CNX
4h 53m
฿3,417–7,566
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang station
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
28h 47m
฿2,189–8,426
Train, bus via Phitsanulok
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Tha Phra134
3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Mai874 / ...
22h 12m
฿3,168–6,075
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
23h 43m
฿3,470–5,342
Drive 1,057.2 km
1. Drive from Kunming to Chiang Mai1,057.2 km
13h 46m
฿4,190–6,052
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
30h 32m
฿2,628–3,850

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

25Weekly Planes

2h 40mAverage Duration

฿2,158Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kunming to Chiang Mai.

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Distance: 839.7 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, and Thai AirAsia fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Vientiane Talat Sao Station, and Nong Khai in around 30h 32m.

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