There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane CEI - UTH
3h 29m฿2,589–4,805Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus Route No.909 / ...
- Take the bus from Lampang to Udon Thanibus 876
14h 3m฿1,024–1,689Drive 630.9 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Udon Thanicar 630.9 km
10h 46m฿2,377–3,433Bus, Local Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
- Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
- Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Udonthanibus
18h 18m
Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani is to bus which costs ฿1000 - ฿1700 and takes 14h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ฿2500 - ฿4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Udon Thani via Lampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
The distance between Chiang Rai (State) and Udon Thani is 422 km. The road distance is 630.9 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani without a car is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1700.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani, including transfers.
Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ฿2500 - ฿4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1000 - ฿1700 and takes 14h 3m.
Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Lampang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani is 631 km. It takes approximately 10h 46m to drive from Chiang Rai (State) to Udon Thani.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Udon Thani, Thailand?
Nok Air, World Ticket, and four other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Udon Thani via Lampang in around 14h 3m.
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–27,000
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿340
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
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