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

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

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  1. Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane CNX - LJG
    5h 50m
    ¥1,207–2,199

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus bus
    37h 52m
    ¥587–2,001

  3. 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
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chuxiongtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain train
    28h 25m
    ¥964–1,649

  4. Fly to Dali Huangcaoba, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane plane CNX - DLU
    2. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 42m
    ¥1,131–3,489

  5. Fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane CNX - DIG
    2. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    8h 42m
    ¥1,408–4,350

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,018Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 917.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) twice daily.

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