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How to get fromChiang Mai to Inle Lakeby plane, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Inle Lake by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane plane CNX - HEH
    2. Take the taxi from Heho Airport (HEH) to Inle Laketaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    $345–461

  2. Drive  510.1 km

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    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Inle Lakecar car 510.1 km
    9h 19m
    $70–101

  3. Bus to Tachilek, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus bus
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane plane THL - HEH
    3. Take the taxi from Heho Airport (HEH) to Inle Laketaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    $151–479

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Heho Airport (HEH) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chiang Mai to Inle Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 360.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Inle Lake. However, you can fly to Heho Airport (HEH) then take the taxi to Inle Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Mai to Inle Lake in around 9h 19m.

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