There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Harbin 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
best- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)plane CNX - HRB
8h 4m¥1,552–4,414Bus, train #2
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 Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the train from Chengdu to Harbintrain
3d 12h¥1,199–2,994Bus, train
- 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 Beijing West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beijing to Harbintrain
42h¥2,449–3,216Bus, train via Hangzhou
- 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 Hangzhou Easttrain
- Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shenyang Northtrain
- Take the train from Shenyang North Station to Harbintrain
44h 42m¥2,392–3,308Train
- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- 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 Beijing West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beijing to Harbintrain
2d 4h¥2,223–3,208Bus, train via Hengyang
- 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 Hengyangtrain
- Take the train from Hengyang to Changchuntrain
- Take the train from Changchun to Harbintrain
4d 6h¥1,951–3,839
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Harbin is to bus and train which costs ¥1200 - ¥3000 and takes 3 days 12h.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Harbin is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct train from Chiang Mai to Harbin. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Harbin via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Beijing West and Beijing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Harbin is 3937 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Harbin without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Chiang Mai to Harbin, including transfers.
Chiang Mai to Harbin train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Harbin is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 2 days 4h.
Harbin is 1h ahead of Chiang Mai. It is currently 4:50 AM in Chiang Mai and 5:50 AM in Harbin.
Chiang Mai to Harbin train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Harbin, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and four other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Harbin via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Beijing West Station, Beijing West, and Beijing in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,300
- 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 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 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 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
- Phone
- 084-2626003
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥280–330
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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