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How to get fromChiang Rai to Cha-amby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Cha-am by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Minivan

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus bus
    5h 42m
    ฿1,468–3,111

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
    16h 4m
    ฿760–2,572

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus bus
    14h 16m
    ฿1,146–1,235

  4. Bus, train via Den Chai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train
    19h 22m
    ฿804–2,683

  5. Drive  930.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Cha-amcar car 930.5 km
    12h 42m
    ฿3,558–5,140

  6. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train
    6h 31m
    ฿1,307–3,668

  7. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Hua Hin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)plane plane CNX - HHQ
    7h 37m
    ฿2,297–5,781

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
    15h 9m
    ฿1,031–1,955

  9. Bus, Minivan via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus bus
    18h 53m
    ฿1,337–2,111

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 915.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Cha-am, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Cha-am via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, สถานีจตุจักร;Chatuchak Station, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok in around 14h 16m.

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