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How to get fromChiang Mai to Kunmingby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Kunming by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    2h 37m
    ¥980–1,977

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Accha Indian Dhaba to K Buddy Bikebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    24h 56m
    ¥790–1,284

  3. Bus, train via Ban Houayxay

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    20h 26m
    ¥824–1,337

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminalferry ferry Chiang Mai Town Transfer - Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminal
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    22h 39m
    ¥1,607–2,688

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Luang Prabang stationbus bus Chiang Mai K star Travel - Luang Prabang station
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    44h 32m
    ¥829–1,453

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

China Eastern Airlines and Ruili Airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 3 times a day.

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