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How to get fromChiang Mai to Mount Everestby plane, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Mount Everest by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CNX - KTM
    2. Walk from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Mount Everestunknown unknown
    8h 38m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    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 train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    6. Walk from Zhangmu to Mount Everestunknown unknown
    3d 12h

  3. Fly to Tumlingtar, travel

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane CNX - TMI
    2. Walk from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Mount Everestunknown unknown
    18h 35m

  4. Fly to Phaplu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phaplu Airport (PPL)plane plane CNX - PPL
    2. Walk from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Mount Everestunknown unknown
    17h 24m

  5. Train, bus, travel

    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 South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    6. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    7. Walk from Zhangmu to Mount Everestunknown unknown
    3d 19h

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,864.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Mount Everest, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Mount Everest. However, you can fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) then travel to Mount Everest. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Mount Everest via Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang station, Kunming South, Chongqing West, Lhasa, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, and Zhangmu in around 3d 12h.

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