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How to get fromChanthaburi to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chanthaburi to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Trat Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Trat Airport (TDX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane TDX - CEI
    7h 23m
    ฿5,595–9,841

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    16h 19m
    ฿1,018–3,419

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Mae Moetrain train 109
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    20h 45m
    ฿1,108–3,839

  4. Drive 999.2 km

    1. Drive from Chanthaburi to Chiang Raicar car 999.2 km
    13h 35m
    ฿3,665–5,294

  5. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    7h 27m
    ฿1,358–5,299

  6. Bus, Publich Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Bangkok Bus Terminal Ekkamaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thepharak Junction to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    8h 27m
    ฿1,585–5,457

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Rayongbus bus 638
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chiang Raibus bus
    19h 15m
    ฿1,206–1,700

  8. Bus via Nakhon Ratchasima

    1. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Nakhon Ratchasimabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    23h 43m
    ฿1,153–1,353

Chanthaburi to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar63Weekly Buses
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,018Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chanthaburi, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Trat Airport (TDX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chanthaburi to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 16h 19m.

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