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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeCAN - CEI
    8h 41m
    ฿3,775–11,227

  2. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeCAN - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    12h 1m
    ฿2,555–6,167

  3. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station 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
    30h 8m
    ฿3,763–8,928

  4. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guangzhou Yuexiu South to Nanningbus
    2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    2d 11h
    ฿3,925–5,852

  5. Drive 1,937.1 km

    1. Drive from Guangzhou to Chiang Raicar1,937.1 km
    25h 6m
    ฿7,583–10,952

  6. Train to Macau International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhaitrain
    2. Fly from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeMFM - CEI
    9h 58m
    ฿5,422–16,667

  7. Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Humentrain
    2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeSZX - CEI
    10h 42m
    ฿3,373–10,328

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,563Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guangzhou Yuexiu South to Chiang Rai via Nanning, Baicangling, Nanning station, Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 2d 11h.

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