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How to get fromGuangzhou to Chiang Rai (State)by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Guangzhou to Chiang Rai (State) by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane CAN - CEI
    8h 47m
    ฿4,479–11,231

  2. Train, ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    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 ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    30h 11m
    ฿4,000–10,101

  3. Train, ferry, Local 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 Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 58m
    ฿4,400–9,801

  4. Drive 1,938.8 km

    1. Drive from Guangzhou to Chiang Raicar car 1,938.8 km
    25h 1m
    ฿8,092–11,689

  5. Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Humentrain train
    2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SZX - CEI
    11h 27m
    ฿4,875–13,486

  6. Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CAN - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    11h 50m
    ฿4,219–8,721

  7. Train, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    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
    31h 27m
    ฿5,900–9,611

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,479.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Chiang Rai (State), Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours.

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