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How to get fromChiang Rai to Kathmanduby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CEI - KTM
    6h 26m
    $244–605

  2. Bus, train, drive

    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 Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    6. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar car
    3d 23h
    $328–579

  3. Drive  2,624.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Kathmanducar car 2,624.6 km
    42h 31m
    $336–485

  4. Bus, train, drive via Chengdu Airport (CTU)

    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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airporttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    6. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    3d 23h
    $367–554

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,725.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Thai Airways International and Nepal Airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) twice daily.

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