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How to get fromChiang Rai (State) to Pattayaby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Pattaya by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)planeCEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus
    4h
    ฿1,237–3,832

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya PannipabusMochit New Van Terminal
    14h 53m
    ฿955–1,530

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus TerminalbusRoute No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya PannipabusMochit New Van Terminal
    13h 47m
    ฿973–1,284

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain102
    3. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Pattayatrain283 / ...
    19h 4m

  5. Drive 898.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Pattayacar898.6 km
    11h 45m
    ฿3,172–4,581

  6. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)planeCEI - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus
    4h 26m
    ฿1,287–3,262

Chiang Rai (State) to Pattaya by bus and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration13h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket฿973Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Pattaya, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Pattaya Pannipa via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 13h 47m.

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