How to get fromShanghai to Chiang Raiby plane, train, ferry or bus

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

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Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
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1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane PVG - CEI
9h 58m
฿3,683–8,924
Train, ferry, Local Bus
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao 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
33h 38m
฿6,565–9,725
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane HGH - CEI
11h 47m
฿4,689–12,845
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane PVG - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
13h 13m
฿3,943–9,234
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane SHA - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
14h 41m
฿4,219–12,509
Train, Minivan, Local Bus
1. Take the train from Shanghai South to Kunmingtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
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 13h
฿3,991–8,781

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

46Weekly Planes

8h 53mAverage Duration

฿3,316Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,567.4 km
Duration: 9h 58m

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

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai Airways International, and six other airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours.

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Chiang Rai(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Chiang Rai is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of about 200,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai was established as a capital city in the reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Chiang Rai

Wat Rong Khun(Opens in a new window)

Wat Rong Khun (Thai: วัดร่องขุ่น), perhaps better known to foreigners as the White Temple, is a contemporary, unconventional, privately owned, art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997.

Chiang Rai city pillar, Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong(Opens in a new window)

The Navel City Pillar of Chiang Rai (Thai: เสาสะดือเมืองเชียงราย (เสาหลักเมือง)) was constructed in 1987 on the occasion of the 60th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the 725th anniversary of the City of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand.

Places to stay in Chiang Rai

Nak Nakara Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

MORA Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Nakaraj Princess Chiang Rai - Walking Street(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Sleepy House Chiang Rai(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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