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

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There are 8 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)planeNNG - CEI
    9h 41m
    ฿4,129–11,269

  2. 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
    ฿2,226–3,242

  3. 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
    ฿3,131–7,150

  4. Drive 1,378.5 km

    1. Drive from Nanning to Chiang Raicar1,378.5 km
    19h 20m
    ฿5,457–7,882

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeNNG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    13h 56m
    ฿2,709–13,709

  6. Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)planeNNG - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar
    22h 46m
    ฿3,389–12,389

  7. 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
    ฿3,333–4,754

  8. Train, bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern 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 5h
    ฿4,117–5,601

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,974Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

GX Airlines, Thai Airways International, and two 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, Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, and Khon Kaen in around 41h 35m.

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