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How to get fromThailand to Xishuangbannaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Xishuangbanna by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane CNX - JHG
    6h 21m
    ¥1,208–2,508
  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 Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    21h
    ¥332–674
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Station to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    19h 28m
    ¥460–726
  4. 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 Jinghong (JHG)plane plane VTE - JHG
    7h 43m
    ¥882–3,026
  5. Bus, train via Vang Vieng

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    25h 47m
    ¥574–1,181

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,157Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Thailand and Xishuangbanna, China?

China Eastern Airlines flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot to Xishuangbanna via MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, and Xishuangbanna Station in around 21h.

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