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

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

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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 32m
    ¥987–2,139

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Khong Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    24h 56m
    ¥732–1,226

  3. 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
    ¥1,607–2,689

  4. Bus, train via Chiang Rai

    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 Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    23h 56m
    ¥786–1,299

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Luang Prabang stationbus bus Chiang Mai Town Transfer - Luang Prabang station / ...
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    41h 2m
    ¥839–1,540

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket¥461Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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) 4 times a day.

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