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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Xishuangbanna by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane CNX - JHG
    4h 13m
    ¥1,222–2,460

  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 Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    23h 32m
    ¥270–1,107

  3. 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 Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    17h 11m
    ¥291–575

  4. 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 Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    19h 22m
    ¥602–859

  5. Bus, train #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
    29h 10m
    ¥315–1,128

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 408.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

China Eastern Airlines flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG) twice daily.

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