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There are 5 ways to get from Shantou to Bangkok by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane SWA - BKK
    6h 35m
    ฿3,161–7,161

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Shantou 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 134
    36h 17m
    ฿6,801–10,248

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shantou to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    40h 50m
    ฿7,060–9,318

  4. Drive  2,587.8 km

    1. Drive from Shantou to Bangkokcar car 2,587.8 km
    31h 39m
    ฿11,437–16,520

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shantou to Dongguan Humenbus bus
    2. Take the train from Humen to Guiyang Northtrain train
    3. Take the train from Guiyang North to Kunmingtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    43h 11m
    ฿6,516–8,805

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,007Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,042.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Bangkok, Thailand?

Spring Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shantou to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal via Kunming South, Vientiane station, and Khamsavath station in around 36h 17m.

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