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How to get fromChiang Rai (State) to Kunmingby bus, train, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Kunming by bus, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Local Bus, bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    17h 10m
    ¥374–907

  2. Fly from Tachilek

    1. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane THL - KMG
    20h 52m
    ¥515–2,824

  3. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CEI - KMG
    5h 47m
    ¥1,135–2,246

  4. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    9h 35m
    ¥1,041–2,342

  5. Ferry to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LPQ - KMG
    13h 24m
    ¥1,006–2,616

Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration22h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥522Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,098.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 10m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Kunming, China?

Air Thanlwin, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 5 times a week.

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