The average bus between Chiang Rai and Chanthaburi takes 15h 50m and the fastest bus takes 15h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Rai to Chanthaburi. 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 and Chanthaburi. The earliest departure is at 5:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chiang Rai is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Chanthaburi at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 40m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Chanthaburi. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai station and arriving at Chanthaburi station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
Chiang Rai to Chanthaburi bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai to Chanthaburi bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Chanthaburi station.
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The distance between Chiang Rai and Chanthaburi is 847 km. The road distance is 1,121 km.
You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Chanthaburi via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 15h 39m.