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How to get fromKunming to Chiang Raiby plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Chiang Rai by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KMG - CEI
    9h 9m
    ฿5,682–11,242

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    21h 30m
    ฿2,403–5,617

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang Khong Bordercar car
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Border to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus
    19h 2m
    ฿3,718–7,262

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    29h 34m
    ฿4,405–7,416

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Chiang Khong Border Controlferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Border Control to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2d 3h
    ฿9,480–12,491

  6. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KMG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    9h 39m
    ฿5,512–10,732

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,603Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, and Thai Airways International fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) twice daily.

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