There are 5 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 from Suvarnabhumi Airport
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¥326–658Bus, 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 24m¥540–813Fly from Don Mueang International Airport
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Jinghong (JHG)plane DMK - JHG
5h 38m¥602–1,757Bus, train via Wat Ratcha Natda Ram
- Take the bus from Mochit to Chiang Khongbus
- Take the bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Boten stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
28h 28m¥556–648
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 Thai Railway, 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 9:17 PM in Bangkok and 10:17 PM in Jinghong.
Bangkok to Jinghong train services, operated by Thai Railway, 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
- rlair.net
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Jinghong via Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–1,900
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Jinghong via Udon Thani, Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,800
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Jinghong via Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,900
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Jinghong via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,900
- Website
- redair.cn
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥390–2,300
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jinghong via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,200
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Jinghong via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–1,800
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥55–180
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–170
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–170
- 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 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
- 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
- ¥140–318
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Express
- ¥140–170
- VIP
- ¥233
- 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
- ¥270
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
Bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥294
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 278 1078
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Mochit to Chiang Khong
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥159
- Book at
- Thaibus Tour
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