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How to get fromChiang Mai to Shangri-Laby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Shangri-La by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane CNX - DIG
    6h 12m
    ¥1,354–4,107

  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 Lijiangtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    35h 12m
    ¥650–2,092

  3. Bus, train 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 Chuxiongtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain train
    5. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    30h 48m
    ¥985–1,686

  4. Bus, train

    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 Dalitrain train
    5. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 57m
    ¥694–1,627

Chiang Mai to Shangri-La by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket¥650Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,011.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Shangri-La, China?

China Eastern Airlines flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) twice daily.

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