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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

    best
    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
    6h 14m
    ¥1,400–4,190

  2. Fly to Baoshan, taxi

    cheapest
    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
    ¥1,361–3,620

  3. 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
    7h 32m
    ¥1,940–5,658

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 719.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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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