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How to get fromXi'an to Chiang Maiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Chiang Mai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane XIY - CNX
    6h 48m
    ฿4,730–14,219

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xian North Station to Chengdu Easttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    47h 19m
    ฿4,670–11,969

  3. Train, bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Chengdu Easttrain train
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    34h 1m
    ฿7,080–12,589

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    40h 46m
    ฿6,270–13,269

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,651Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,026.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 4 times a day.

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