What is the cheapest way to get from Kuqa to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Kuqa to Chiang Mai is to train which costs ฿6500 - ฿14000 and takes 3 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuqa to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Kuqa to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs ฿7500 - ฿26000.

Is there a direct train between Kuqa and Chiang Mai?

No, there is no direct train from Kuqa to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Kuche and arriving at Chiang Mai via Guangyuan, Chengdu East, Kunming South, Khamsavath Station and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8h.

How far is it from Kuqa to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Kuqa and Chiang Mai is 2972 km.

How do I travel from Kuqa to Chiang Mai without a car?

The best way to get from Kuqa to Chiang Mai without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 4h and costs ฿5500 - ฿15000.

How long does it take to get from Kuqa to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Kuqa to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kuqa to Chiang Mai train from?

Kuqa to Chiang Mai train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Kuche station.

Train or fly from Kuqa to Chiang Mai?

The best way to get from Kuqa to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs ฿7500 - ฿26000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿6500 - ฿14000 and takes 3 days 8h.

What is the time difference between Kuqa and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 1h ahead of Kuqa. It is currently 7:15 AM in Kuqa and 8:15 AM in Chiang Mai.

Where does the Kuqa to Chiang Mai train arrive?

Kuqa to Chiang Mai train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Guangyuan station.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3366+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Kuqa to Chiang Mai - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane KCA - CNX
8h 51m
฿7,599–25,117
Train, bus via Guangyuan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kuche to Guangyuantrain
2. Take the train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
4. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus
3d 8h
฿5,074–14,775
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kuche to Chengdu Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus
3d 4h
฿5,961–14,860
Train
1. Take the train from Kuche to Guangyuantrain
2. Take the train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain
4. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
5. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
6. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
3d 8h
฿6,884–13,525

Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

3Weekly Planes

8h 45mAverage Duration

฿7,857Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,972.3 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

Sichuan Airlines and Chengdu fly from Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuqa to Chiang Mai via Kuche, Guangyuan, Chengdu East, Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath Station, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 3d 8h.

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