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

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

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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 46m
    ฿4,337–14,277

  2. Train, bus, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    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 ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    2d 6h
    ฿2,307–8,359

  3. 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
    ฿3,234–8,111

  4. 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
    ฿3,290–4,930

  5. Drive 1,380.1 km

    1. Drive from Nanning to Chiang Raicar car 1,380.1 km
    19h 11m
    ฿5,682–8,207

  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
    22h 56m
    ฿7,197–15,497

  7. 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 to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 30m
    ฿4,007–17,767

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 949.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Chiang Rai via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Luang Prabang - Naluang Station, Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, and Chiang khong in around 2d 1h.

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