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How to get fromKunming to Chiang Maiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Chiang Mai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KMG - CNX
    4h 49m
    ฿4,842–11,061

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    28h 48m
    ฿2,159–8,741

  3. Train, bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    23h 53m
    ฿3,807–6,799

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h 52m
    ฿2,845–4,753

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, and Thai AirAsia fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Central Bus Station Vientiane, and Nong Khai in around 29h 52m.

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