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9 h 33 min
656 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chiang Mai to Pu'er

Composite routes from Chiang Mai to Pu'er

Cheapest
9 h 33 min
Car
656 km.
from $36
Fastest
1 h 19 min
Plane
Other
18 h 50 min
Bus, Train
492 km.
from $80.25
10 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
492 km.
from $201.64
12 h
Bus, Plane
492 km.
from $134.41
10 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
492 km.
from $172.95
24 h 53 min
Bus, Train
492 km.
from $97.40
30 h 28 min
Bus, Train
492 km.
from $107.78

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Simao
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$206.52
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Lancang
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$217.39
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$173.91

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$250.00

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Chiang Mai International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$282.61

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Puer
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.70

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–$10.87

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Email:
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Luang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$33.70

Local Bus Thailand

Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.83

Huay Xai Transport

Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.52

Luang Prabang Transport

Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.29

Train operators

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$108.70
Train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$108.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Pu'er?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Pu'er is to bus and Local Bus and train and taxi which costs $59.78 - $184.78 and takes 18h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Pu'er?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Pu'er is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $70.65 - $217.39 .

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Pu'er?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Pu'er is 503 km. The road distance is 657.2 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Pu'er without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Pu'er without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 24h 53m and costs $59.78 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Pu'er?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Chiang Mai to Pu'er, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Pu'er?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Pu'er is 657 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Chiang Mai to Pu'er.

Where can I stay near Pu'er?

There are two+ hotels available in Pu'er. Prices start at $24.78 per night.
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