The average bus between Bangkok (Station) and Chiang Rai takes 11h 51m and the fastest bus takes 11h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bangkok (Station) to Chiang Rai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Bangkok (Station) and Chiang Rai. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangkok (Station) is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Chiang Rai at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at อินทราสแควร์ประตูน้ำ;Indra Square Pratunam and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Bangkok (Station) to Chiang Rai? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok (Station) to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Bangkok (Station) station and arriving at Chiang Rai station via Chiang Rai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
Bangkok (Station) to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Thai Smile Bus, depart from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 station.
Bangkok (Station) to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Thai Smile Bus, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
The distance between Bangkok (Station) and Chiang Rai is 688.3 km. The road distance is 882 km.
Sombat Tour operates a bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chiang Rai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿800–1,500 and the journey takes 10h 55m.