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How to get fromBangkok to Shantouby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Shantou by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport

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    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane plane BKK - SWA
    6h 54m
    ¥582–1,432

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Shantoutrain train
    34h 21m
    ¥1,246–2,039

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Nateuy stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglvbus bus
    43h 9m
    ¥1,388–2,168

  4. Drive  2,588.3 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Shantoucar car 2,588.3 km
    31h 35m
    ¥2,348–3,391

  5. Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane plane BKK - XMN
    2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Chaoshantrain train
    9h 28m
    ¥888–1,832

  6. Fly to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX)plane plane BKK - SZX
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    ¥849–2,072

  7. Bus, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vang Vieng to Hanoibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hanoi to Bac Giang Stationtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Bac Giang Station to Nanningtrain train
    5. Take the train from Nanning to Shenzhen Easttrain train
    6. Take the bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglvbus bus
    3d 7h
    ¥1,209–2,566

Bangkok to Shantou by train and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,043.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Shantou, China?

Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Shantou via Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Kunming South in around 34h 21m.

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