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There are 4 ways to get from China to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CKG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    11h 11m
    ฿4,724–10,512

  2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HKG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    11h 53m
    ฿3,220–7,720

  3. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    27h 2m
    ฿3,773–7,250

  4. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CAN - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    12h 12m
    ฿3,240–8,035

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,488Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from China to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the line 3 subway to Jiangbei Airport T2, walk to Chongqing-Airport-CKG airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Qixinggang to Chiang Rai via Shapingba, Chongqing West, Chongqing West, Kunming South, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, Huay Xai, and Chiang khong in around 27h 2m.

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