There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Xi'an by plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane CEI - XIY
8h 1m¥1,455–3,279Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane CNX - XIY
9h 35m¥1,054–3,423Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
31h 22m¥1,409–2,026
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Xi'an is to bus and train which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 31h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Xi'an is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3300.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Xi'an is 1873 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Xi'an without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 22m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Chiang Rai to Xi'an, including transfers.
Xi'an is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 9:52 PM in Chiang Rai and 10:52 PM in Xi'an.
There are 544+ hotels available in Xi'an.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Xi'an, China?
Thai Lion Mentari, Thai Vietjet Air, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) once daily.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,200
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,200
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,800
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,200
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Boten station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–750
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥260–450
- First Class
- ¥370–750
Train from Kunming to Xi'an North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,700
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥371
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥173
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
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