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There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Shangri-La by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane CNX - DIG
    8h 20m
    ¥1,333–4,139

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain train
    4. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain train
    32h 51m
    ¥710–1,468

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Dalitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus bus
    39h 17m
    ¥975–2,137

  4. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane BKK - DIG
    7h 57m
    ¥1,141–2,747

  5. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane VTE - DIG
    10h 37m
    ¥1,457–4,557

Thailand to Shangri-La by bus, train, and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket¥710Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,017 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Thailand and Shangri-La, China?

China Eastern Airlines flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ก่อนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;Before Democracy Monument to Shangri-La via ด้านหลังสถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์;Rear Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, and Lijiang in around 32h 51m.

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