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How to get fromKunming to Chiang Rai (State)by plane, train, ferry, car or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kunming to Chiang Rai (State) by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeKMG - CEI
    8h 33m
    ฿5,598–10,167

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    21h 30m
    ฿2,285–5,234

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang khongcar
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    19h 13m
    ฿2,963–5,892

  4. Train, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    24h 23m
    ฿2,774–6,277

  5. Drive 872 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Chiang Raicar872 km
    10h 56m
    ฿3,545–5,120

  6. Fly to Lancang Jingmai Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)planeKMG - JMJ
    2. Drive from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Mae Saicar
    8h 12m
    ฿2,818–12,167

  7. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeKMG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    10h 27m
    ฿3,838–8,187

  8. Fly to Simao, drive

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Simao (SYM)planeKMG - SYM
    2. Drive from Simao (SYM) to Mae Saicar
    8h 41m
    ฿12,618–36,467

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,577Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kunming, China and Chiang Rai (State), 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) 4 times a day.

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