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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Yangshuo by bus, train, or plane

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  1. Local Bus, bus, train via Guiyang

    best
    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 Guiyang Northtrain train
    5. Take the train from Guiyang North to Yangshuotrain train
    24h 17m
    ¥795–1,644

  2. Local Bus, bus, train #2

    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 South to Guilintrain train
    5. Take the bus from Guilin South Bus Station to Guilin Yangshuobus bus
    26h 37m
    ¥741–1,879

  3. Local Bus, Minivan, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Guilintrain train
    5. Take the bus from Guilin South Bus Station to Guilin Yangshuobus bus
    2d 12h
    ¥1,259–1,901

  4. Fly to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane plane CEI - KWL
    2. Take the bus from Guilin Airport to Guilin Yangshuobus bus
    18h 51m
    ¥1,181–7,122

  5. Local Bus, bus, train

    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 Guilin Westtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Guilin South Bus Station to Guilin Yangshuobus bus
    24h 35m
    ¥827–1,534

  6. Fly to Nanning, train, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nanning (NNG)plane plane CEI - NNG
    2. Take the train from Nanning to Guilintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Guilin South Bus Station to Guilin Yangshuobus bus
    11h 38m
    ¥1,237–4,256

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Yangshuo. However, you can take the bus to Chiang khong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Kunming South, take the train to Guiyang North, take the train to Yangshuo, then take the taxi to Yangshuo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Guilin Yangshuo via Chiang khong, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Guilin, and Guilin South Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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