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How to get fromChiang Rai to Nantongby plane, train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Nantong by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane CEI - PVG
    2. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Nantongtrain train
    10h 11m
    ¥1,142–3,733

  2. Local Bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming to Nantongtrain train
    2d 9h
    ¥652–1,664

  3. Local Bus, bus, train via Zhangjiagang

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Zhangjiagangtrain train
    5. Take the train from Zhangjiagang to Nantong stationtrain train
    32h 6m
    ¥1,338–2,074

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,050Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Nantong. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), walk to Pudong International Airport, take the train to Longyang Road, walk to Longyang Road, take the line 2 subway to Hongqiao station, walk to Shanghai Hongqiao, then take the train to Nantong. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Nantong station via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Oudomxay, Oudomxay station, Kunming South, and Zhangjiagang in around 32h 6m.

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