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How to get fromChiang Mai to Ruiliby plane or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ruili by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Luxi, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luxi (LUM)plane plane CNX - LUM
    2. Take the taxi from Luxi (LUM) to Ruilitaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    ¥762–3,312

  2. Fly to Tengchong, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tengchong (TCZ)plane plane CNX - TCZ
    2. Take the taxi from Tengchong (TCZ) to Ruilitaxi taxi
    6h 32m
    ¥891–3,460

  3. Fly to Baoshan, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Baoshan (BSD)plane plane CNX - BSD
    2. Take the taxi from Baoshan (BSD) to Ruilitaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    ¥1,393–3,387

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luxi (LUM) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥601Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Ruili. However, you can fly to Luxi (LUM) then take the taxi to Ruili. Alternatively, you can fly to Tengchong (TCZ) then take the taxi to Ruili.

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