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How to get fromChiang Rai to Daliby bus, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Dali by bus, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Ban Houakhoua

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Khong Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Dalitrain train
    17h 54m
    ¥810–1,453

  2. Bus, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane plane CNX - DLU
    16h 50m
    ¥692–3,192

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Dalitrain train
    21h 57m
    ¥740–1,370

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Dalitrain train
    22h 27m
    ¥757–1,390

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kunming West to Dalibus bus
    26h 32m
    ¥739–1,285

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,257 km
  • Duration: 17h 54m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Dali. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Khong Transfer, drive to Huay Xai Transfer, take the bus to Boten station, walk to Boten station, take the train to Kunming South, then take the train to Dali. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Dali via Boten station, Boten station, and Kunming South in around 21h 57m.

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