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How to get fromPu'er to Chiang Maiby taxi, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Pu'er to Chiang Mai by taxi, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Jinghong, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Jinghong (JHG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane JHG - CNX
    7h 29m
    ฿7,498–14,771

  2. Taxi, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    24h 53m
    ฿2,704–7,142

  3. Taxi, train, bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 39m
    ฿4,244–5,902

  4. Taxi to Lancang Jingmai Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane JMJ - CNX
    10h 7m
    ฿6,271–17,329

  5. Taxi, train, bus #2

    1. Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    30h 30m
    ฿2,912–7,190

Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,708Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 535.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Pu'er, China and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Pu'er to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the taxi to Jinghong (JHG) airport then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Xishuangbanna Station, take the train to Vientiane station, drive to Nong Khai, then take the bus to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal.

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