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

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There are 7 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
    5h 43m
    ฿5,095–10,341

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    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 10m
    ฿820–1,812

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    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
    ฿880–1,962

  4. Drive  999.1 km

    1. Drive from Chanthaburi to Chiang Raicar car 999.1 km
    13h 23m
    ฿3,805–5,497

  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
    ฿1,470–3,042

  6. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    8h 3m
    ฿1,520–3,217

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Rayongbus bus 638
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chiang Raibus bus
    19h 15m
    ฿1,106–1,500

Chanthaburi to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 962 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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) twice 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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