There are 4 ways to get from Bangkok to Jinghong by plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Jinghong (JHG)plane BKK - JHG
4h 47m¥791–2,452Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain 133
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
19h 19m¥326–659Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khongbus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
23h 28m¥547–818Bus, train via Vang Vieng
- Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Stationtrain
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
27h 26m¥610–840
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Jinghong is to train which costs ¥320 - ¥700 and takes 19h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Jinghong is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥750 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Jinghong station. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Xishuangbanna Station via Vientiane station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
The distance between Bangkok and Jinghong is 963 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Jinghong without a car is to train which takes 19h 19m and costs ¥320 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Bangkok to Jinghong, including transfers.
Bangkok to Jinghong train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Jinghong is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥750 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥320 - ¥700 and takes 19h 19m.
Jinghong is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 2:08 AM in Bangkok and 3:08 AM in Jinghong.
Bangkok to Jinghong train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath station.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Jinghong, China?
Air Travel and China Eastern Airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Jinghong (JHG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Jinghong via Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Xishuangbanna Station in around 19h 19m.
- Website
- redair.cn
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥370–2,200
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jinghong via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,200
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥40–180
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–180
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥45–55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥100–115
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥240–430
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥240–270
- First Class
- ¥350–430
Train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥71–150
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥71–73
- First Class
- ¥110–150
Train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–250
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥140–155
- First Class
- ¥230–250
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥100–210
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khong
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥150–318
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Express
- ¥150–170
- VIP
- ¥234
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥271
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 217 1017
- [email protected]
- Website
- Next Step Journey
Bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥340
- Website
- Next Step Journey
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