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How to get fromÜrümqi to Chiang Maiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ürümqi to Chiang Mai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane URC - CNX
    10h 38m
    ฿7,073–20,073

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ürümqi South to Malantrain train
    2. Take the train from Malan to Chengdu Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    3d 3h
    ฿6,147–15,018

  3. Train, bus via Lanzhou

    1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain train
    2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Chongqing Westtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 10h
    ฿6,884–12,902

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Ürümqi South to Malantrain train
    2. Take the train from Malan to Mianyangtrain train
    3. Take the train from Mianyang to Kunmingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    3d 3h
    ฿6,461–15,533

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿7,043Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,017.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 4 times a day.

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