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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cha-am to Chiang Rai by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Minivan to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    6h 5m
    ฿1,650–3,005

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hua Hin to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    21h 45m
    ฿634–3,312

  3. Minivan, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    15h 10m
    ฿864–1,828

  4. Drive 931.8 km

    1. Drive from Cha-am to Chiang Raicar car 931.8 km
    12h 48m
    ฿3,516–5,079

  5. Minivan to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    6h 18m
    ฿1,780–3,420

  6. Fly Hua Hin Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HHQ - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    7h 32m
    ฿2,357–5,697

  7. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 53m
    ฿1,197–1,503

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,266Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 879.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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, บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, เจเจมอลล์;Jj Mall, ตรงข้ามสวนสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ฯ;Opposite Queen Sirikit Park, อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 15h 10m.

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