China to Thailand · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Kunming?
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Scroll for the full route →Kunming → Mandalay · about ~1h 20m in the air · ~€60–180
Mandalay → Chiang Mai · about ~55m in the air · ~€30–100
Chiang Mai → Lampang · about 1h 15m · ~€1–4
Kunming (China) and Lampang (Thailand) are 821 km (510 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via Mandalay and Chiang Mai: ~8h door to door with 2 changes, for ~€91–284 per person. Without flying, it takes ~23h 25m by train and bus, via Vientiane, Udon Thani and Chiang Mai. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
~8h door to door by flight and bus, via Mandalay and Chiang Mai, including time for changes and airports.
~€91–284 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Yes: by train and bus, via Vientiane, Udon Thani and Chiang Mai, in ~23h 25m, for ~€43–145.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.