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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane plane CNX - LHW
    2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus bus
    7h 25m
    ¥798–3,578

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain train
    4. Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuantrain train
    5. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lanzhoutrain train
    35h 39m
    ¥2,330–3,759

  3. Bus, train

    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
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chongqing North to Lanzhoutrain train
    38h 16m
    ¥1,382–2,412

  4. Bus, train via Chengdu

    1. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee 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
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain train
    5. Take the train from Chengdu Station to Lanzhoutrain train
    43h 55m
    ¥1,289–1,971

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lanzhou (LHW) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥767Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,095.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Lanzhou. However, you can fly to Lanzhou (LHW), walk to Lanzhou Airport, then take the bus to Oriental Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Lanzhou via Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminal, Luang Prabang station, Kunming South, Chengdu East Station, and Guangyuan in around 35h 39m.

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