There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Changsha by plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Changsha Huanghua Airport
best- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)plane CNX - CSX
6h 39m¥1,248–3,373Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Changsha Southtrain
33h 39m¥949–2,324Bus, train via Guiyang
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Guiyang Northtrain
- Take the train from Guiyang North to Changsha Southtrain
26h 27m¥992–1,754Fly to Hengyang Nanyue Airport, train
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY)plane CNX - HNY
- Take the train from Hengyang East to Changsha Southtrain
10h 32m¥1,337–3,470Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Changsha Southtrain
29h 29m¥1,276–1,893Bus, train #3
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hanoibus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha Southtrain
2d 21h¥1,714–3,054
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Changsha is to bus and train via Guiyang which costs ¥950 - ¥1800 and takes 26h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Changsha is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3400.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Changsha is 1822 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Changsha without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 39m and costs ¥950 - ¥2400.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Chiang Mai to Changsha, including transfers.
Changsha is 1h ahead of Chiang Mai. It is currently 3:11 AM in Chiang Mai and 4:11 AM in Changsha.
There are 365+ hotels available in Changsha.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Changsha, China?
Thai Lion Mentari, China Eastern Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) every 4 hours.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Changsha Huanghua Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,400
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hengyang Nanyue Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,400
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–800
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥290–500
- First Class
- ¥400–800
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥330–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥330–600
- First Class
- ¥460–950
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
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhong
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–170
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
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