The average bus between Chiang Rai and Bangkok (Station) takes 12h 21m and the fastest bus takes 12h. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Rai to Bangkok (Station). 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 Chiang Rai and Bangkok (Station). The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chiang Rai is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Bangkok (Station) at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal and take an average of 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Chiang Rai to Bangkok (Station)? 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 Chiang Rai to Bangkok (Station). However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai station and arriving at Bangkok (Station) station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
Chiang Rai to Bangkok (Station) bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai to Bangkok (Station) bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Bangkok (Station) is 688.3 km. The road distance is 888 km.
Sombat Tour operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿800–1,500 and the journey takes 11h.