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How to get fromChiang Mai to Pu'erby plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Pu'er by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Jinghong, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane CNX - JHG
    2. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    5h 9m
    ¥1,522–2,823

  2. Bus, train, taxi #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    24h 49m
    ¥548–1,436

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    18h 29m
    ¥565–900

  4. Fly to Lancang Jingmai Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)plane plane CNX - JMJ
    2. Take the taxi from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    8h 32m
    ¥1,385–3,650

  5. Bus, train, taxi 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 Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    20h 39m
    ¥880–1,190

  6. Bus, train, taxi #3

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    30h 28m
    ¥594–1,458

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 535.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Pu'er, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Pu'er. However, you can fly to Jinghong (JHG) then take the taxi to Pu'er. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chiangkhong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Pu'er.

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