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How to get fromYangshuo to Chiang Maiby bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Yangshuo to Chiang Mai by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or subway

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  1. Bus to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Guilin Yangshuo to Guilin Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KWL - CNX
    9h 35m
    ฿6,304–13,421

  2. Bus, train to Nanning, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Yangshuo to Guilin Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Guilin to Nanningtrain train
    3. Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane NNG - CNX
    13h 31m
    ฿3,829–17,996

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Yangshuo to Guilin Westtrain train
    2. Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    5. Drive from Pakbeng to Huay Xai Transfercar car
    6. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Tha Phae Gatebus bus
    28h 13m
    ฿6,267–10,737

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yangshuo to Guilin Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Guilin to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sokprasert Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    44h 27m
    ฿5,932–11,369

  5. Train, subway to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Yangshuo to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Hanxi Changlong to Guangzhou Airport Southsubway subway
    3. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CAN - CNX
    9h 28m
    ฿4,616–13,061

  6. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Yangshuo to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HKG - CNX
    9h 44m
    ฿5,412–12,547

  7. Bus, train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Yangshuo to Guilin Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain 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
    32h 9m
    ฿6,117–9,314

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Yangshuo to Guilin Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    2d 20h
    ฿7,178–13,282

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,926Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,431.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Yangshuo to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the bus to Guilin Airport, walk to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) airport, then fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yangshuo to Tha Phae Gate via Yangshuo, Guilin West, Kunming South Station, Kunming South, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, Pakbeng, and Huay Xai Transfer in around 28h 13m.

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