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How to get fromKunming to Chiang Raiby plane, train, ferry, car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Chiang Rai by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KMG - CEI
    8h 54m
    ฿5,157–9,746

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    21h 30m
    ฿2,268–5,120

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang khongcar car
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    19h 13m
    ฿2,946–5,678

  4. Train, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    24h 23m
    ฿2,759–5,871

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KMG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    10h 44m
    ฿3,667–8,046

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,490Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Thai AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, and Thai Airways International fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) twice daily.

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