Rome2Rio

How to get fromLijiang to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train or ferry

Find Transport to Chiang Rai

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Lijiang to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LJG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    12h 50m
    ฿4,245–19,715

  2. Bus, train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    29h 38m
    ฿2,958–6,472

  3. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    26h 21m
    ฿3,060–6,437

  4. Bus, train, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 50m
    ฿3,563–7,502

  5. Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane LJG - CEI
    8h 50m
    ฿3,935–18,275

  6. Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane DIG - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 7m
    ฿5,700–21,222

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,834Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Ruili Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Where to next?

Trips from Lijiang

Trips to Chiang Rai

Popular routes