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How to get fromChiang Rai to Chanthaburiby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Trat Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane CEI - TDX
    2. Take the bus from Saen Tung to Chanthaburi Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 40m
    ฿4,885–9,961

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chanthaburibus bus
    15h 39m
    ฿915–3,569

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chanthaburibus bus
    15h 3m
    ฿1,186–2,956

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport Floor 4 Entrance 7 to Sam Yan Rayongbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Klaeng to Chanthaburibus bus 638
    20h 34m
    ฿1,119–2,192

  5. Drive  994.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Chanthaburicar car 994.3 km
    13h 24m
    ฿4,557–6,582

  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)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mini Bus Station Bang Na to Chanthaburi Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h
    ฿1,498–3,232

  7. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport Floor 4 Entrance 7 to Sam Yan Rayongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Klaeng to Chanthaburibus bus
    6h 41m
    ฿1,652–3,878

  8. Bus via Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Mochit Bus Station Ticket Booth 30 1st Floor to Chanthaburi Bus Terminalbus bus Mochit Bus Station Ticket Booth 30 1st Floor - Chanthaburi Bus Terminal / ...
    17h 24m
    ฿1,194–2,970

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Rayongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chanthaburibus bus 638
    18h 40m
    ฿1,153–1,501

Chiang Rai to Chanthaburi by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 961.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Chanthaburi via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 15h 3m.

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