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

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There are 2 ways to get from Sapporo to Chiang Mai by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CTS - CNX
    11h 45m
    ฿6,214–27,279

  2. Train, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane CTS - CEI
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    17h 25m
    ฿10,724–23,109

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,997Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,848.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Sapporo to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take the train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), take the taxi to Chiang Rai, then take the bus to Chiang Mai.

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