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How to get fromChiang Rai to Hat Yai (Station)by plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CEI - HDY
    4h 53m
    ฿3,402–5,728

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    29h 57m
    ฿954–2,494

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    26h 8m
    ฿2,100–3,200

  4. Drive  1,698.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai (Station)car car 1,698.2 km
    23h 41m
    ฿7,728–11,162

  5. Bus via Phrae

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phrae Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909
    2. Take the bus from Phrae to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus Phrae - Hat Yai Bus Terminal
    27h 15m
    ฿2,429–2,729

Chiang Rai to Hat Yai (Station) by bus, foot, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration29h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿954Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,471.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai Vietjet Air, and two 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 ฿2,100–3,200 and the journey takes 25h 45m.

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