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How to get fromChiang Rai to Cheow Lan Lakeby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Cheow Lan Lake by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Surat Thani, Mini Van

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset to Ratchaprapa Dambus bus
    8h 16m
    ฿2,897–6,668

  2. Bus, train, Mini Van

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset to Ratchaprapa Dambus bus
    25h 35m
    ฿1,105–2,861

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    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 Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Surat Thani Train Station to Cheow Lan Laketaxi taxi
    26h 14m
    ฿1,439–3,249

  4. Drive 1,432.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Ratchaprapa Damcar car 1,432.7 km
    20h 28m
    ฿5,496–7,939

  5. Fly to Krabi Airport, Minivan, Mini Van

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset to Ratchaprapa Dambus bus
    11h 41m
    ฿3,377–6,808

  6. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, Mini Van

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset to Ratchaprapa Dambus bus
    12h 7m
    ฿3,317–7,088

  7. Bus, Mini Van via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset to Ratchaprapa Dambus bus
    25h 41m
    ฿1,435–3,161

  8. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset to Ratchaprapa Dambus bus
    34h 6m
    ฿3,512–5,961

Chiang Rai to Cheow Lan Lake by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration25h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,435Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,319.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Cheow Lan Lake, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Ratchaprapa Dam via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, Surat Thani Bus Terminal, and Surathani Talad Kaset in around 25h 41m.

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