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How to get fromGuilin to Chiang Maiby plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Guilin to Chiang Mai by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KWL - CNX
    6h 7m
    ฿6,395–12,467

  2. Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Guilin West to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CAN - CNX
    9h 1m
    ฿4,101–11,693

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    4. Drive from Pakbeng to Huay Xai Transfercar car
    5. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Tha Phae Gatebus bus
    25h 58m
    ฿5,504–9,789

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    34h 32m
    ฿5,018–7,084

  5. Train, bus via Vientiane station

    1. Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h 56m
    ฿5,801–8,681

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Guilin West to Kunming South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    37h 43m
    ฿7,431–10,581

  7. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    2d 19h
    ฿7,227–12,910

Guilin to Chiang Mai by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket฿7,431Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,381 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

GX Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) once daily.

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