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

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There are 4 ways to get from Leshan to Chiang Rai by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Leshan to Chengdu Easttrain
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Tianfu International Airporttrain
    3. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeTFU - CEI
    11h 31m
    ฿5,450–16,122

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Leshan to Kunming Southtrain
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    27h 32m
    ฿4,150–7,437

  3. Drive 1,542.1 km

    1. Drive from Leshan to Chiang Raicar1,542.1 km
    17h 59m
    ฿6,302–9,102

  4. Train, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Leshan to Chengdu Easttrain
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Tianfu International Airporttrain
    3. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeTFU - CNX
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    13h 21m
    ฿4,830–20,562

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Leshan to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Leshan Railway Station Bus Stop, walk to Leshan, take the train to Chengdu East, take the train to Tianfu International Airport, walk to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leshan Plaza to Chiang Rai via Leshan Railway Station Bus Stop, Leshan, Kunming South, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, Huay Xai, and Chiang khong in around 27h 32m.

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