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There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Hua Hin by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hua Hintrain train
    6h 13m
    ฿1,317–3,868

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    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 Hua Hintrain train 85
    19h 4m
    ฿729–2,498

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hua Hintrain train 85 / ...
    14h 51m
    ฿1,034–1,947

  4. Drive  954.8 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Hua Hincar car 954.8 km
    13h 4m
    ฿4,365–6,304

  5. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hua Hintrain train
    6h 45m
    ฿1,372–4,648

  6. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Hua Hin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)plane plane CNX - HHQ
    5h 46m
    ฿2,625–5,655

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus bus
    17h 45m
    ฿1,307–2,251

  8. Bus, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Hua Hintrain train 43 Hua Lamphong - Surat Thani Train Station - Class II AC / ...
    18h 5m
    ฿1,044–1,964

  9. Bus, train via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hua Hintrain train 85
    21h 57m
    ฿915–2,450

Chiang Rai to Hua Hin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration19h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿729Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 921 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Hua Hin, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Hua Hin via Chiang Mai in around 17h 45m.

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