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How to get fromShanghai to Thailandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Shanghai to Thailand by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane PVG - CNX
    7h 42m
    ฿4,992–11,293

  2. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane HGH - BKK
    9h 37m
    ฿3,742–7,777

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h 58m
    ฿7,959–11,256

  4. Drive  3,516.8 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai to Bangkokcar car 3,516.8 km
    41h 15m
    ฿14,898–21,519

  5. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane PVG - BKK
    7h 54m
    ฿3,932–11,333

  6. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane PVG - DMK
    7h 28m
    ฿4,186–9,792

  7. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane HGH - DMK
    9h 21m
    ฿4,196–11,736

  8. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane PVG - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    12h 7m
    ฿4,912–7,883

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Shanghai South to Kunmingtrain 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
    2d 15h
    ฿3,850–8,887

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,714.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Thailand?

Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shanghai Railway to นิทรรศน์รัตนโกสินทร์;Nitas Rattanakosin via Shanghai South Railway, Shanghai South, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath Station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and สถานีบางซื่อ;Bang Sue Railway Station 1 in around 2d 15h.

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