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How to get fromChiang Mai to Nepalby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CNX - KTM
    6h 11m
    $270–440

  2. Bus, train, drive 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 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. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    3d 23h
    $339–597

  3. Bus, train, drive

    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. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    4d 4h
    $292–662

  4. Drive  2,596.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Kathmanducar car 2,596.5 km
    41h 44m
    $332–480

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,715.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 4 times a day.

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