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21 h 49 min
1884 km.
from $103
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Composite routes from Chengdu to Chiang Mai

Cheapest
21 h 49 min
Car
1884 km.
from $103
Other
32 h 8 min
1416 km.
from $193.89
34 h 51 min
Train, Bus
1416 km.
from $216
37 h 38 min
Train
1416 km.
from $275.09

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$163.04
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$152.17

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$228.26

Thai Lion Mentari

Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$206.52

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$543.48
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$532.61

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$456.52

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$358.70
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$347.83

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$66.30–$71.74
Train from Chengdu South Station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$71.74

Chengdu metro

Website:
cdmetro.cn
Train from Century City to Tianfu
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.30–$1.85

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 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 Chengdu to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Chiang Mai is to subway and fly which costs $76.09 - $163.04 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $81.52 - $173.91 .

How far is it from Chengdu to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Chengdu and Chiang Mai is 1427 km. The road distance is 1929.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chengdu to Chiang Mai without a car is to train and bus via Nong Khai which takes 32h 8m and costs $130.43 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Chengdu to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chengdu and Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is 1h behind Chengdu. It is currently 02:01 in Chengdu and 01:01 in Chiang Mai.

Can I drive from Chengdu to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Chiang Mai is 1930 km. It takes approximately 22h 28m to drive from Chengdu 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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