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How to get fromCha-am to Chiang Raiby train, plane, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cha-am to Chiang Rai by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeDMK - CEI
    6h 11m
    ฿1,129–3,449

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain170
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang RaibusRoute No.909 / ...
    15h 40m
    ฿839–1,969

  3. Train, bus via Lampang

    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain170
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Mae Moetrain109
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Phayaobus
    4. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus
    20h 28m

  4. Drive 931.7 km

    1. Drive from Cha-am to Chiang Raicar931.7 km
    13h
    ฿3,318–4,793

  5. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeBKK - CEI
    6h 54m
    ฿1,171–4,034

  6. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus
    16h 53m
    ฿945–1,687

Cha-am to Chiang Rai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿839Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Cha-am to Chiang Rai via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, ตรงข้ามสายใต้ใหม่ ตลิ่งชัน;Opposite Southern Bus Terminal Taling Chan, นครชัยแอร์;Nakhonchai Air, and Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal in around 16h 53m.

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