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How to get fromKyoto to Chiang Maiby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Chiang Mai by train or plane

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  1. Train to Kansai International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kansai Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KIX - CNX
    9h 15m
    ฿6,362–10,407

  2. Train to Kobe, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane UKB - CNX
    12h 19m
    ฿8,284–19,396

  3. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane NGO - CNX
    11h 51m

  4. Train, train to Takamatsu Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    3. Fly from Takamatsu Airport (TAK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane TAK - CNX
    14h 27m

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,842Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,072.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the train to Kansai Airport, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take the train to Ashiya, take the train to Sannomiya, take the train to Kobe Airport, walk to Kobe (UKB) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

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