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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 10 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)planeCEI - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Ratchaprapa Dambus
    8h 35m
    ฿2,468–5,235

  2. Bus, train, Mini Van

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain85
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Ratchaprapa Dambus
    27h 37m
    ฿1,183–2,894

  3. Bus, train, Mini Van via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain85
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Ratchaprapa Dambus
    25h 36m
    ฿1,194–2,929

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    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 Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain85
    4. Take the taxi from Surat Thani Train Station to Cheow Lan Laketaxi
    26h 14m

  5. Drive 1,432.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Ratchaprapa Damcar1,432.7 km
    20h 34m
    ฿5,112–7,383

  6. Fly to Ranong Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ranong Airport (UNN)planeCEI - UNN
    2. Take the taxi from Ranong-Airport-UNN to Cheow Lan Laketaxi
    10h 42m
    ฿5,848–9,575

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

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)planeCEI - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Ratchaprapa Dambus
    12h 24m
    ฿2,543–6,435

  8. Fly to Krabi Airport, Minivan, Mini Van

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)planeCEI - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Ratchaprapa Dambus
    12h 16m
    ฿2,998–6,445

  9. Bus, Mini Van via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Surat Thanibus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Ratchaprapa Dambus
    32h 38m
    ฿1,525–6,640

  10. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Ratchaprapa Dambus
    34h 6m
    ฿2,298–3,915

Chiang Rai to Cheow Lan Lake by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration25h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,194Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Nakhonchai Air Terminal, นครชัยแอร์;Nakhonchai Air, หน้าท่ารถตู้ต่างจังหวัด หมอชิต 2;Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Surat Thani, and Surat Thani Town in around 32h 38m.

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