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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lanzhou to Chiang Mai by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LHW - CNX
    9h 46m
    ฿3,848–17,148

  2. Train, bus via Guangyuan

    1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Guangyuantrain train
    2. Take the train from Guangyuan to Chengdu East Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    36h 43m
    ฿7,416–12,130

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'anbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdubus bus
    3. Take the train from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    2d 3h
    ฿6,507–13,697

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Chengdu Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    42h 33m
    ฿5,937–14,726

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Chengdu Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    46h 2m
    ฿4,988–12,308

Lanzhou (LHW) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,751Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lanzhou to Chiang Mai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,094.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Lanzhou to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the bus to Lanzhou Airport, walk to Lanzhou (LHW) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanzhou to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Guangyuan, Chengdu East, Kunming South, Vientiane station, and Nong Khai in around 36h 43m.

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