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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

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    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane CAN - CEI
    8h 41m
    ฿3,976–11,227

  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)plane plane CAN - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    12h 1m
    ฿2,686–6,527

  3. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station 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
    30h 8m
    ฿3,863–9,029

  4. Bus, train, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guangzhou Yuexiu South to Nanningbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    37h 43m
    ฿4,391–9,135

  5. Drive 1,937.1 km

    1. Drive from Guangzhou to Chiang Raicar car 1,937.1 km
    25h 10m
    ฿7,672–11,081

  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 train
    2. Fly from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane MFM - CEI
    9h 43m
    ฿6,372–17,678

  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 train
    2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SZX - CEI
    10h 42m
    ฿3,558–10,464

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,803Cheapest 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.

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