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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nanning to Chiang Mai by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane NNG - CNX
    7h 36m
    ฿5,101–17,101

  2. Bus via savannakhet

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Sakon Nakhon Chan Tourbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon Chan Tour to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    43h 14m
    ฿2,304–3,373

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain 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 21m
    ฿4,991–9,152

  4. Drive  1,517 km

    1. Drive from Nanning to Chiang Maicar car 1,517 km
    22h 9m
    ฿6,952–10,041

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    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 6h
    ฿2,484–7,123

Nanning (NNG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,079.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Nanning (NNG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, and Sakon Nakhon Chan Tour in around 43h 14m.

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