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How to get fromChongqing to Chiang Maiby plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chongqing to Chiang Mai by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CKG - CNX
    5h 30m
    ฿4,824–11,035

  2. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    4. Drive from Pakbeng to Huay Xai Transfercar car
    5. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Tha Phae Gatebus bus
    27h 5m
    ฿5,496–10,438

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    36h 29m
    ฿4,980–7,718

  4. Train, bus via Vientiane station

    1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    31h 3m
    ฿5,691–9,228

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    39h 47m
    ฿7,410–11,110

  6. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    41h 28m
    ฿5,965–9,685

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,941Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,467.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Chongqing, China and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

China West Air, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 5 times a day.

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