What is the cheapest way to get from Nanning to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Nanning to Chiang Rai is to bus which costs ฿2200 - ฿3300 and takes 41h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nanning to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Nanning to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 9h 41m and costs ฿3400 - ฿17000.

How far is it from Nanning to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Nanning and Chiang Rai is 1273 km. The road distance is 1378.5 km.

How long does it take to get from Nanning to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 13h 56m to get from Nanning to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Nanning to Chiang Rai?

The best way to get from Nanning to Chiang Rai is to bus which takes 41h 35m and costs ฿2200 - ฿3300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ฿3400 - ฿17000 and takes 9h 41m.

What is the time difference between Nanning and Chiang Rai?

Chiang Rai is 1h behind Nanning. It is currently 12:50 AM in Nanning and 11:50 PM in Chiang Rai.

Can I drive from Nanning to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Nanning to Chiang Rai is 1378 km. It takes approximately 19h 20m to drive from Nanning to Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 386+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Nanning to Chiang Rai - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane NNG - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
13h 56m
฿3,410–13,710
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaenbus
4. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus
41h 35m
฿2,237–3,253
Train, ferry, Local Bus
1. Take the train from Nanning 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
25h 15m
฿3,144–7,179
Drive 1,378.5 km
1. Drive from Nanning to Chiang Raicar 1,378.5 km
19h 20m
฿5,478–7,913
Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
1. Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane NNG - CEI
9h 41m
฿3,430–16,270
Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry, Local Bus
1. Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane NNG - LPQ
2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
20h 29m
฿3,689–14,125
Bus, Minivan, Local Bus
1. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
2d 1h
฿3,351–4,472

Nanning (NNG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

25Weekly Planes

7hAverage Duration

฿2,454Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nanning to Chiang Rai.

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Distance: 1,273 km
Duration: 13h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Chiang Rai via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, and Khon Kaen in around 41h 35m. Alternatively, GX Airlines, Thai Airways International, and two other airlines fly from Nanning (NNG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) twice daily.

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