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17 h 17 min
1265 km.
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Lijiang, China → Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lijiang to Chiang Mai

Composite routes from Lijiang to Chiang Mai

Cheapest
17 h 17 min
Car
1265 km.
from $69
Other
9 h 31 min
Train, Plane
906 km.
from $146.04
30 h 17 min
Train, Bus
906 km.
from $198.59
36 h 15 min
Bus, Train
906 km.
from $134.85
9 h 33 min
Train, Plane
906 km.
from $119.71
11 h 28 min
Train, Plane
906 km.
from $144.41
38 h 3 min
906 km.
from $217.63

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$97.83
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$119.57

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
Plane from Dali Huangcaoba to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
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
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.78–$271.74

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Lijiang to Xiangyun
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$119.57
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
Bus from Kunming South to Laos
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$79.55

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Email:
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang International Bus Station to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$35.87

Orsuksa Tour

Phone:
084-2626003
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/orsuksa-tour-thailand?source=rome2rio
Bus from Nong Khai to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Chiang Mai is to train and fly which costs $76.09 - $141.30 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $59.78 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Lijiang to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Lijiang and Chiang Mai is 1146 km. The road distance is 1313.6 km.

How do I travel from Lijiang to Chiang Mai without a car?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Chiang Mai without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 17m and costs $92.39 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Lijiang to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lijiang to Chiang Mai?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $59.78 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $144.57 - $145.65 and takes 38h 3m.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 1h behind Lijiang. It is currently 17:46 in Lijiang and 16:46 in Chiang Mai.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Chiang Mai is 1314 km. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from Lijiang to Chiang Mai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 2755+ hotels available in Chiang Mai. Prices start at $29.15 per night.
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