The average bus between Pattaya and Chiang Rai takes 15h 7m and the fastest bus takes 13h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pattaya 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 every 4 hours between Pattaya and Chiang Rai. The earliest departure is at 2:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Pattaya is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Chiang Rai at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Mochit New Van Terminal and take an average of 15h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Pattaya 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 Pattaya to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Pattaya station and arriving at Chiang Rai station via Mochit New Van Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.
Pattaya to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Pannipa Pattaya Tour, depart from Pattaya Pannipa station.
Pattaya to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Pannipa Pattaya Tour, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
The distance between Pattaya and Chiang Rai is 783.7 km. The road distance is 1,024 km.
You can take a bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Chiang Rai via Mochit New Van Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 14h 9m.