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How to get fromNanjing to Chiang Maiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Nanjing to Chiang Mai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane NKG - CNX
    9h 17m
    ฿5,043–13,060

  2. Train, bus via Nong Khai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nanjing to Kunmingtrain 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
    2d 16h
    ฿4,001–7,430

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nanjing South 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
    40h 2m
    ฿6,446–13,323

  4. Train to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nanjing to Jiangdutrain train
    2. Fly from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane YTY - CNX
    9h 42m
    ฿5,597–16,891

  5. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nanjing to Wuxitrain train
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane WUX - CNX
    10h 7m
    ฿5,658–16,710

  6. Train to Changzhou Benniu Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nanjing South to Changzhou Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CZX - CNX
    11h 37m
    ฿5,874–15,641

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Nanjing South to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    2d
    ฿6,888–11,215

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,507.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Gulou to Chiang Mai via Nanjing South, Nanjing South, Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath Station, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 2d.

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