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

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There are 8 ways to get from Haikou to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, ferry, taxi, car, or car ferry

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

    best
    1. Fly from Haikou Airport (HAK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HAK - CEI
    8h 16m
    ฿4,100–16,264

  2. Train to Sanya Phoenix International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Haikou East Station to Sanya Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SYX - CEI
    15h 2m
    ฿3,643–22,886

  3. Bus, train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal 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 ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    33h 26m
    ฿3,821–8,841

  4. Bus, train, taxi, Local Speedboat, drive, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Haikou Xiuying Port to Xuwen Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Xuwen Station to Zhaoqingtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Zhaoqing to Yunfu Easttaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Yunfu East to Kunming Southtrain train
    5. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    6. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    7. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang khongcar car
    8. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    35h 41m
    ฿5,739–11,663

  5. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal to Nanningbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    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
    2d 9h
    ฿3,696–6,071

  6. Fly Haikou Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Haikou Airport (HAK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HAK - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 6m
    ฿3,710–12,704

  7. Fly Haikou Airport to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Haikou Airport (HAK) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane HAK - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar car
    13h 26m
    ฿4,160–16,484

  8. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Haikou Port to Hai'an Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Hai'an Port to Chiang Raicar car
    23h 45m
    ฿7,199–11,199

Haikou Airport (HAK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,901Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Scoot Tigerair, Hainan, and Thai Airways International fly from Haikou Airport (HAK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai via Nanning, Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 2d 9h.

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