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There are 9 ways to get from Nanning to Chiang Rai by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane NNG - CEI
    9h 41m
    ฿6,241–17,281

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    44h
    ฿2,400–4,088

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    4. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang Khong Bordercar car
    5. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Border to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus
    22h 47m
    ฿4,693–9,555

  4. Drive  1,379.7 km

    1. Drive from Nanning to Chiang Raicar car 1,379.7 km
    19h 11m
    ฿6,098–8,808

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane NNG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    12h 27m
    ฿5,571–13,771

  6. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane NNG - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar car
    25h 46m
    ฿4,501–19,301

  7. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Nanning 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
    25h 15m
    ฿3,378–7,910

  8. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern 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 1h
    ฿3,652–4,800

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus
    2d 12h
    ฿4,596–10,279

Nanning (NNG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 949.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

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

Spring Airlines, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Nanning (NNG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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, Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3, Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 1, and Khon Kaen in around 44h.

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