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How to get fromChiang Saen to Kunmingby taxi, plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Saen to Kunming by taxi, plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Saen to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CEI - KMG
    6h 25m
    ¥977–3,955

  2. Drive, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Saen to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    15h 40m
    ¥410–1,092

  3. Drive to Tachilek, fly

    1. Drive from Chiang Saen to Tachilek (THL)car car
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane THL - KMG
    11h 8m
    ¥539–2,760

  4. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    12h 15m
    ¥1,275–1,951

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥856Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Chiang Saen, Thailand and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Saen to Kunming. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 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 vehicle from Chiang Saen to Dashuying via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, Oudomxay station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 15h 40m.

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