What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hatyai?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hatyai is to bus which costs ฿2100 - ฿2400 and takes 26h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hatyai?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hatyai is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs ฿2200 - ฿6500.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai and Hatyai?

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 Hatyai?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Hatyai is 1472 km. The road distance is 1698.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Hatyai without a car is to bus which takes 26h 8m and costs ฿2100 - ฿2400.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Hatyai?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Chiang Rai to Hatyai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Rai to Hatyai bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Chiang Rai to Hatyai?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Hatyai is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs ฿2200 - ฿6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2100 - ฿2400 and takes 26h 8m.

Where does the Chiang Rai to Hatyai bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Hatyai?

Hatyai is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 4:30 AM in Chiang Rai and 5:30 AM in Hatyai.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Hatyai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Hatyai is 1698 km. It takes approximately 23h 52m to drive from Chiang Rai to Hatyai.

Where can I stay near Hatyai?

There are 567+ hotels available in Hatyai.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Hatyai 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 48m
฿2,208–6,235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
26h 8m
฿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 14m
Drive 1,698.2 km
1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Hatyaicar 1,698.2 km
23h 52m
฿6,064–8,759
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 52m
฿2,188–6,765

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

60Weekly Planes

4h 41mAverage Duration

฿2,079Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Hatyai.

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Distance: 1,471.9 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai Vietjet Air, and four other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY) every 3 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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