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How to get fromGuilin to Chiang Raiby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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

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    1. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KWL - CEI
    8h 28m
    ฿7,016–19,624

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain 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
    25h 50m
    ฿4,035–7,676

  3. Train, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    2d 15h
    ฿5,746–8,968

  4. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KWL - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    12h 52m
    ฿9,276–13,114

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,665Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Greater Bay Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and eight other airlines fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 4 times a day.

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