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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Chuxiong

    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 Chuxiongtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chuxiong to Lijiangtrain train
    20h 42m
    ¥894–1,512

  2. Bus, fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport

    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 Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane CNX - LJG
    12h 29m
    ¥747–3,597

  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 bus from Kunming West to Lijiangbus bus
    30h 2m
    ¥779–1,345

  4. Bus, fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane CNX - DIG
    3. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    12h 52m
    ¥1,472–4,302

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket¥587Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,400.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 42m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Lijiang, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Lijiang. 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, take the train to Chuxiong, take the train to Lijiang, then take the taxi to Lijiang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Lijiang via Boten station, Boten station, Kunming South, Kunming South station, Dashuying, West Bus Station, and Kunming West in around 30h 2m.

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