The average bus between Chiang Rai and Poipet takes 18h 33m and the fastest bus takes 17h. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Rai to Poipet. 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 3 times a day between Chiang Rai and Poipet. 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 Poipet at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal and take an average of 18h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chiang Rai to Poipet? 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 Poipet. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai station and arriving at Poipet station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
Chiang Rai to Poipet bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai to Poipet bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Poi Pet station.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Poipet is 753.3 km. The road distance is 1,124 km.
You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Poi Pet via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2, โรงเรียนศรีอยุธยา;Sri Ayudhya School, and Travel Mart Watergate office, Bangkok in around 17h 35m.