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Kunming to Chiang Rai

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10 h 50 min
882 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Kunming to Chiang Rai

Composite routes from Kunming to Chiang Rai

Cheapest
10 h 50 min
Car
882 km.
from $48
Other
10 h 50 min
Rideshare
882 km.
from $11.50
21 h 33 min
Train, Ferry, Bus
642 km.
from $117.68
18 h 52 min
Train, Ferry, Bus
640 km.
from $149.48
24 h 25 min
Train
642 km.
from $124.60
10 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
641 km.
from $100

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$114.50

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$267.17

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$254.45

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.71–$318.06

Bus operators

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:
$6.36–$13.99

Local Bus Thailand

Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.23

Naluang

Phone:
856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.31

Huay Xai Transport

Other from Luang Prabang to Huay
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.86

Luang Prabang Transport

Other from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.61

Train operators

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Luang
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$139.95

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Chiang Rai is to train and ferry and Local Bus which costs $42.39 - $152.17 and takes 21h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $86.96 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Kunming to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Kunming and Chiang Rai is 686 km. The road distance is 880.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Kunming to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Chiang Rai?

Chiang Rai is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 18:30 in Kunming and 17:30 in Chiang Rai.

Can I drive from Kunming to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Chiang Rai is 881 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Kunming 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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