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How to get fromBangkok to Chiang Rai (State)by plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok to Chiang Rai (State) 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
    2h 40m
    ฿1,446–2,606

  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
    15h 32m
    ฿635–1,512

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    11h
    ฿800–1,600

  4. Drive 772.1 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Chiang Raicar car 772.1 km
    10h 32m
    ฿2,947–4,256

  5. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    3h 3m
    ฿1,540–3,460

  6. Bus via ตรงข้ามวัดบวรนิเวศฯ;Opposite Wat Bowon Niwet

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    14h
    ฿1,017–1,324

Bangkok to Chiang Rai (State) by bus

Calendar63Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket฿800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Chiang Rai (State), 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 Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿800–1,600 and the journey takes 11h. Nakhonchai Air also services this route twice daily.

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