There are 3 ways to get from Bangkok to Yichang by plane, train, or car
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 Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)plane BKK - YIH
12h 51m¥832–3,932Train
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Yichang Easttrain
33h 51m¥1,050–2,086Drive 2,799.1 km
- Drive from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Yichangcar 2,799.1 km
33h 50m¥2,360–3,409
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Yichang is to train which costs ¥1000 - ¥2100 and takes 33h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Yichang is to fly which takes 12h 51m and costs ¥800 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Yichang. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Yichang East via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chongqing West and Chongqing North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 51m.
The distance between Bangkok and Yichang is 2241 km. The road distance is 2799.1 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Yichang without a car is to train which takes 33h 51m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 12h 51m to get from Bangkok to Yichang, including transfers.
Bangkok to Yichang train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Yichang is to fly which takes 12h 51m and costs ¥800 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1000 - ¥2100 and takes 33h 51m.
Yichang is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 5:38 AM in Bangkok and 6:38 AM in Yichang.
Bangkok to Yichang train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath Station.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Yichang, China?
Thai Airways International, Shenzhen Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Yichang via Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chongqing West Station, Chongqing West, S. Square of Chongqing N. station, Chongqing North, and Yichang East in around 33h 51m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–4,000
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–6,000
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,800
- Website
- gxairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport via Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,900
- 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
- ¥40–180
- 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 Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥350–390
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥590–640
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,200
Train from Chongqing North to Yichang East
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥170–400
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥170–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥280–400
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Yichang is 2799 km. It takes approximately 33h 50m to drive from Bangkok to Yichang.
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