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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Kunming by plane, bus, or train

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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 47m
    ¥991–2,145

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    27h 46m
    ¥442–1,776

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    20h 43m
    ¥507–1,103

  4. Bus, train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    23h 30m
    ¥793–1,378

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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) twice daily.

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