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

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

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  1. Drive, bus, train

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    1. Drive from Chiang Saen to Huay Xai Transfercar car
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    14h 42m
    ¥627–1,161

  2. 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
    13h 3m
    ¥646–3,169

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

    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
    ¥1,224–2,352

  4. Taxi, Local Bus, bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Saen to Mae Chantaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mae Chan to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    4. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    10h 21m
    ¥1,220–2,291

Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥626Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 918 km
  • Duration: 14h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Saen to Kunming. However, you can drive to Huay Xai Transfer, take the bus to Boten station, walk to Boten station, take the train to Kunming South, walk to Kunming South station, then take the line 4 subway to Dashuying. Alternatively, you can drive to Tachilek (THL) 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.

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