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

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Nanning is to Local Bus and ferry and bus and train which costs ¥490 - ¥850 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Nanning is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥850 - ¥3900.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Nanning?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Nanning is 950 km. The road distance is 1378.4 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Chiang Rai to Nanning, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chiang Rai to Nanning?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Nanning is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥850 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can Local Bus and bus, which costs ¥500 - ¥950 and takes 42h 51m.

What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Nanning?

Nanning is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 4:58 AM in Chiang Rai and 5:58 AM in Nanning.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Nanning?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Nanning is 1378 km. It takes approximately 19h 21m to drive from Chiang Rai to Nanning.

Where can I stay near Nanning?

There are 152+ hotels available in Nanning.

Chiang Rai to Nanning - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, Local Bus, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Nanning by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nanning (NNG)CEI - NNG
5h 41m
¥852–3,858
Local Bus, ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
2. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
3. Take the bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoi
4. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
2d 2h
¥497–852
Local Bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming South
4. Take the train from Kunming South to Nanning
21h 48m
¥607–1,524
Local Bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to My Dinh bus station
4. Take the bus from Ha Noi Yen Nghia Bus Station to Hai Phong Lac Long Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre
42h 51m
¥535–952
Drive 1,378.4 km
1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Nanning1,378.4 km
19h 21m
¥1,235–1,783
Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nanning (NNG)CNX - NNG
12h 50m
¥819–3,448
Local Bus, Minivan, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khong
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
4. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
2d 7h
¥832–1,217

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nanning (NNG) flights

4Weekly Planes

4h 10mAverage Duration

¥811Cheapest Price

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Distance: 949.7 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Nanning, China?

Thai AirAsia and GX Airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nanning (NNG) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, My Dinh bus station, Ha Noi Yen Nghia Bus Station, Hai Phong Lac Long Bus Station, and Hai Phong in around 42h 51m.

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