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14 h 28 min
1081 km.
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Lijiang, China → Chiang Rai, Thailand

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lijiang to Chiang Rai

Composite routes from Lijiang to Chiang Rai

Cheapest
14 h 28 min
Car
1081 km.
from $59
Other
13 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
773 km.
from $263.57
26 h 24 min
Train, Ferry, Bus
772 km.
from $155
29 h 41 min
Bus, Train
773 km.
from $119.12
31 h 52 min
Bus, Train
773 km.
from $128.15
14 h 41 min
Train, Plane
773 km.
from $156.91
11 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
773 km.
from $220.67

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Lancang
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$315.22
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$521.74

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$152.17

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$336.96
Plane from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$402.17

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Luang
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$119.57

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.26

Greenbus Thailand

Phone:
+66 5326 6480
Email:
Website:
greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$11.96

Local Bus Thailand

Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.90

Naluang

Phone:
856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.62

Huay Xai Transport

Other from Luang Prabang to Huay
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Chiang Rai is to train and ferry and Local Bus which costs $59.78 - $184.78 and takes 26h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lijiang to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 10h 5m and costs $108.70 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Lijiang to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Lijiang and Chiang Rai is 947 km. The road distance is 1104.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Lijiang to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 13h 7m to get from Lijiang to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Chiang Rai?

Chiang Rai is 1h behind Lijiang. It is currently 04:39 in Lijiang and 03:39 in Chiang Rai.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Chiang Rai is 1104 km. It takes approximately 15h 5m to drive from Lijiang to Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 335+ hotels available in Chiang Rai. Prices start at $8.77 per night.
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