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How to get fromChiang Mai to Lin’anby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Lin’an by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Yunnan Jianshuibus bus
    6h 44m
    ¥1,205–1,761

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hekou North to Jianshuitrain train
    2d 9h
    ¥520–1,559

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming Station to Jianshuitrain train
    38h 52m
    ¥625–1,499

  4. Bus, train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hekou North to Jianshuitrain train
    47h 29m
    ¥641–989

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hanoibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hang Thung Hanoi to Sapabus bus
    4. Take the train from Hekou North to Jianshuitrain train
    2d 8h
    ¥701–1,850

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,095Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,026.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Lin’an, Yunnan Sheng, China?

You can take a train from Chiang Mai to Lin’an via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Kunming Station, and Jianshui in around 38h 52m.

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