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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chongqing to Chiang Rai by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeCKG - CEI
    9h 31m
    ฿3,761–11,211

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chongqing West 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
    26h 57m
    ฿3,663–7,130

  3. Train, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    30h 6m
    ฿4,259–8,349

  4. Drive 1,686.7 km

    1. Drive from Chongqing to Chiang Raicar1,686.7 km
    19h 14m
    ฿6,614–9,553

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeCKG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    13h 16m
    ฿4,441–7,151

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,553Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day.

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