There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Yunnan Sheng by bus, plane, or train
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CNX - KMG
7h 51m¥1,133–2,189Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the bus from Kunming North to Qujingbus
22h 15m¥687–1,184Bus, train via Ban Houayxay
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Qujing Northtrain
16h 54m¥772–1,277
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Yunnan Sheng is to bus and train which costs ¥650 - ¥1200 and takes 22h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Yunnan Sheng is to bus and fly which takes 7h 51m and costs ¥1100 - ¥2200.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Yunnan Sheng is 1029 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Yunnan Sheng without a car is to bus and train via Ban Houayxay which takes 16h 54m and costs ¥750 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Chiang Rai to Yunnan Sheng, including transfers.
Yunnan Sheng is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 2:39 PM in Chiang Rai and 3:39 PM in Yunnan Sheng.
There are five+ hotels available in Yunnan Sheng.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Yunnan Sheng, China?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Yunnan Sheng. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer, walk to วัดพวกช้าง Wat Puak Chang, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Qujing via Huay Xai Transfer, Boten station, Boten station, Kunming South, and Qujing North in around 16h 54m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥460–2,700
- 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 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 South to Qujing North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥60–65
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥95–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
- 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
- Phone
- +66 2 300 1100
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥138
- Book at
- Happy Pocket Tours
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥269
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥370
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
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