What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Beijing?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Beijing is to fly which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Beijing?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Beijing is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.

Is there a direct train between Chiang Mai and Beijing?

No, there is no direct train from Chiang Mai to Beijing station. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Beijing West Station via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Vientiane station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 25m.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Beijing?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Beijing is 2932 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Beijing without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Beijing without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 11h and costs ¥2200 - ¥3700.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Beijing?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Chiang Mai to Beijing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Mai to Beijing train from?

Chiang Mai to Beijing train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.

Train or fly from Chiang Mai to Beijing?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Beijing is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1600 - ¥2700 and takes 45h 25m.

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Beijing?

Beijing is 1h ahead of Chiang Mai. It is currently 2:04 AM in Chiang Mai and 3:04 AM in Beijing.

Where does the Chiang Mai to Beijing train arrive?

Chiang Mai to Beijing train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Beijing?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Beijing.

Chiang Mai to Beijing - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Beijing by plane, bus, or train

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Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
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1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane CNX - PEK
5h 5m
¥1,330–1,968
Bus, train via Kunming South
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain
4. Take the train from Kunming South to Beijing West Stationtrain
32h 17m
¥1,614–2,461
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hanoibus
3. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Beijing West Stationtrain
3d 11h
¥2,212–3,655
Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane CNX - PKX
2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Westtrain
7h 29m
¥1,409–3,864
Fly to Tianjin Binhai, train
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane CNX - TSN
2. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain
7h 35m
¥1,377–4,055
Train
1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
4. Take the train from Kunming South to Beijing West Stationtrain
45h 25m
¥1,688–2,621

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

18Weekly Planes

7h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,932.3 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

Air China, HK Express, and Cathay Pacific fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Beijing West Station via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, and Kunming South in around 45h 25m.

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