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How to get fromGuangzhou to Chiang Maiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Guangzhou to Chiang Mai by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CAN - CNX
    5h 51m
    ฿3,839–8,051

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Guangzhou to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    2d 8h
    ฿3,060–10,775

  3. Train, bus via Guiyang

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Guiyang Northtrain train
    2. Take the train from Guiyang North to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    31h 21m
    ฿5,890–10,586

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    36h 48m
    ฿3,950–13,021

  5. Drive 2,076.1 km

    1. Drive from Guangzhou to Chiang Maicar car 2,076.1 km
    28h 16m
    ฿8,644–12,486

  6. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HKG - CNX
    7h 8m
    ฿4,460–9,116

  7. Train to Macau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhaitrain train
    2. Fly from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane MFM - CNX
    8h 11m
    ฿5,155–15,541

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Guangzhou Yuexiu South to Nanningbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    42h 7m
    ฿3,865–12,177

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,605.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 5 times a day.

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