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

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There are 6 ways to get from Hainan to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeSYX - CEI
    12h 10m
    ฿2,306–8,746

  2. Bus, train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal to Nanningbus
    2. Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
    34h 42m
    ฿3,630–8,445

  3. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal 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 10h
    ฿3,791–6,016

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

    1. Fly from Haikou Airport (HAK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeHAK - CEI
    9h 11m
    ฿4,729–15,269

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

    1. Fly from Haikou Airport (HAK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeHAK - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    13h 26m
    ฿3,709–11,709

  6. Fly Haikou Airport to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Haikou Airport (HAK) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)planeHAK - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar
    21h 51m
    ฿3,489–12,389

Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Condor Flugdienst, Thai Vietjet Air, and seven other airlines fly from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bihu Garden to Chiang Rai via Maritime Bureau, Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal, 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 10h.

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