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How to get fromChangsha to Chiang Raiby plane, train, ferry, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Changsha to Chiang Rai by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeCSX - CEI
    9h 36m
    ฿4,748–13,291

  2. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeCSX - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    14h 26m
    ฿4,228–13,731

  3. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Changsha South to Kunming Southtrain
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    28h 6m
    ฿4,476–7,634

  4. Train, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Changsha South to Guiyang Northtrain
    2. Take the train from Guiyang North to Kunming Southtrain
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    29h 49m
    ฿5,081–9,014

  5. Drive 2,123.8 km

    1. Drive from Changsha to Chiang Raicar2,123.8 km
    24h 9m
    ฿8,680–12,538

  6. Train, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Changsha to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    2d 20h

Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,291Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Changsha, China and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari and Thai AirAsia fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day.

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