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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Qingdao by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane plane CNX - TAO
    7h 17m
    ¥1,275–3,755

  2. Bus, train #2

    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 train from Kunming to Lianyungangtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lianyungang to Qingdaotrain train
    3d 2h
    ¥857–2,617

  3. Bus, train

    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 Zhengzhou Easttrain train
    4. Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Lankao Southtrain train
    5. Take the train from Lankao South to Qingdao Northtrain train
    38h 25m
    ¥1,942–2,652

  4. Bus, train via Yiwu

    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 Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Yiwutrain train
    5. Take the bus from Yiwu to Qingdaobus bus
    2d 1h
    ¥1,602–2,515

  5. 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 South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chongqing West to Qingdao Northtrain train
    2d 4h
    ¥1,790–2,879

  6. Bus, train #3

    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 train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Zhengzhoutrain train
    4. Take the bus from Zhengzhou to Jinan North Bus stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Jinan Bus Terminal to Qingdaobus bus
    3d 19h
    ¥2,266–4,144

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,889.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Wusi Plaza via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chongqing West, Qingdao North, and Qingdao North in around 2d 4h.

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