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How to get fromPai to Kunmingby bus, plane, taxi or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Pai to Kunming by bus, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Mini Van, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    9h 50m
    ¥852–1,777

  2. Mini Van, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    32h 41m
    ¥522–1,836

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Pai to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Tha Phra to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    23h 32m
    ¥1,054–1,948

  4. Mini Van, bus, train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    28h 16m
    ¥785–1,258

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥482Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Pai to Kunming. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, take the bus to Tha Pae Gate, walk to วัดพวกช้าง Wat Puak Chang, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3, take the bus to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2, take the taxi to Tha Phra, take the train to Khamsavath station, take the taxi to Vientiane station, take the train to Kunming South, then take the train to Kunming Station.

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