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How to get fromXishuangbanna to Chiang Maiby plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Xishuangbanna to Chiang Mai by plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Jinghong

    best
    1. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane JHG - CNX
    8h 25m
    ฿5,520–12,020

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    23h 35m
    ฿1,332–5,416

  3. Train, bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    19h 21m
    ฿2,872–4,281

  4. Taxi to Lancang Jingmai Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane JMJ - CNX
    10h 21m
    ฿6,444–16,298

  5. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    6h 23m
    ฿5,882–9,416

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    29h 12m
    ฿1,535–5,514

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,659Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Xishuangbanna, China and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

China Eastern Airlines, China West Air, and four other airlines fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 3 times a day.

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