There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Xishuangbanna by plane, bus, or train
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Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport
best- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG)plane CNX - JHG
6h 21m¥1,208–2,508Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
21h¥332–674Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Station to Nong Khaibus
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
19h 28m¥460–726Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG)plane VTE - JHG
7h 43m¥882–3,026Bus, train via Vang Vieng
- Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
25h 47m¥574–1,181
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Xishuangbanna is to train which costs ¥330 - ¥700 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Thailand to Xishuangbanna is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct train from Thailand to Xishuangbanna station. However, there are services departing from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot and arriving at Xishuangbanna Station via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Vientiane station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
The distance between Thailand and Xishuangbanna is 414 km.
The best way to get from Thailand to Xishuangbanna without a car is to train which takes 21h and costs ¥330 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Thailand to Xishuangbanna, including transfers.
Thailand to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Thailand to Xishuangbanna is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥330 - ¥700 and takes 21h.
Xishuangbanna is 1h ahead of Thailand. It is currently 2:34 AM in Thailand and 3:34 AM in Xishuangbanna.
Thailand to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath Station.
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.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Jinghong via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,100
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,700
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250–440
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥250–280
- First Class
- ¥350–440
Train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250–440
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥250–280
- First Class
- ¥350–440
Train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–340
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥190–220
- First Class
- ¥290–340
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–180
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥130–180
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥45–55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥105–115
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Station to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥150–200
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- Gold Class
- ¥152
- First Class
- ¥200
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥16–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥280–700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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