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How to get fromBangkok (Station) to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok (Station) to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    3h 7m
    ฿1,461–2,822

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    16h 54m
    ฿597–1,638

  3. Bus via ซอยวิภาวดีรังสิต 13;Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 13

    1. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    12h 34m
    ฿667–1,423

  4. Drive 769.4 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok (Station) to Chiang Raicar car 769.4 km
    10h 26m
    ฿2,927–4,228

  5. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    3h 13m
    ฿1,571–3,221

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 47m
    ฿1,017–1,323

Bangkok (Station) to Chiang Rai by foot and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket฿667Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Bangkok (Station), Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) hourly. Alternatively, Sombat Tour operates a bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chiang Rai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿650–1,368 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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