What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai is to bus which costs ฿2100 - ฿2400 and takes 25h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs ฿2200 - ฿6500.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai and Hat Yai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Hat Yai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 45m.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Hat Yai is 1471 km. The road distance is 1698.6 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai without a car is to bus which takes 25h 45m and costs ฿2100 - ฿2400.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Rai to Hat Yai bus from?

Chiang Rai to Hat Yai bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.

Bus or fly from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs ฿2200 - ฿6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2100 - ฿2400 and takes 25h 45m.

Where does the Chiang Rai to Hat Yai bus arrive?

Chiang Rai to Hat Yai bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Hat Yai is 1699 km. It takes approximately 23h 53m to drive from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai.

Where can I stay near Hat Yai?

There are 555+ hotels available in Hat Yai.

Chiang Rai to Hat Yai - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane CEI - HDY
4h 41m
฿2,208–6,235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
25h 45m
฿2,100–2,400
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 102
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain 983
30h 6m
Drive 1,698.6 km
1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaicar 1,698.6 km
23h 53m
฿6,072–8,771
Bus via Phuket
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus
3. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
33h 29m
฿2,188–6,765

Chiang Rai to Hat Yai by bus

7Weekly Buses

25h 45mAverage Duration

฿2,100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai.

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Distance: 1,471.3 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Hat Yai, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Piya Chai Patthana operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai once daily. Tickets cost ฿2,100–2,400 and the journey takes 25h 45m.

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