The average bus between Chiang Rai (State) and Pattaya takes 13h 25m and the fastest bus takes 13h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Rai (State) to Pattaya. 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 twice daily between Chiang Rai (State) and Pattaya. The earliest departure is at 6:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chiang Rai (State) is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Pattaya at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal and take an average of 13h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai (State) to Pattaya. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai (State) station and arriving at Pattaya station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
Chiang Rai (State) to Pattaya bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai (State) to Pattaya bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Pattaya Pannipa station.
The distance between Chiang Rai (State) and Pattaya is 769.9 km. The road distance is 1,025 km.
You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Pattaya Pannipa via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 13h 47m.