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How to get fromChengdu to Chiang Maiby plane, train, ferry, car, bus, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Chengdu to Chiang Mai by plane, train, ferry, car, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CTU - CNX
    7h 26m
    ฿5,030–14,041

  2. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane TFU - CNX
    5h 53m
    ฿3,268–17,094

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    4. Drive from Pakbeng to Huay Xai Transfercar car
    5. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Tha Phae Gatebus bus
    28h 21m
    ฿6,090–10,530

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    40h 6m
    ฿8,015–11,220

  5. Train, bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    32h 19m
    ฿6,285–9,320

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    41h 47m
    ฿6,570–9,795

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    44h 5m
    ฿4,086–6,500

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,772Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,424 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tianfu Square to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via East station, Chengdu East, Kunming, Kunming Station, South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Central Bus Station Vientiane, and Nong Khai in around 44h 5m.

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