There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Mangalore by plane, 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Mangalore
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Fly from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Mangalore (IXE)
Cheapest option
Fly to Kochi, train
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Fly from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Kochi (COK)
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Take the train from Aluva to Thrisur
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Take the train from Thrisur to Mangalore Jn
1 alternative option
Drive
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Drive from Chiang Rai to Mangalore
Chiang Rai (CEI) to Mangalore (IXE) flights
The flight time between Chiang Rai (CEI) and Mangalore (IXE) is around 17h 30m and covers a distance of around 2774 km. This includes an average layover time of around 10h 37m. Services are operated by Thai Vietjet Air, IndiGo Airlines, Thai AirAsia and others. Typically 190 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Mangalore is to fly and train which costs ฿3500 - ฿9000 and takes 19h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Chiang Rai to Mangalore is to fly which costs ฿3900 - ฿10000 and takes 11h 46m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Mangalore is 2772 km. The road distance is 4681.5 km.
It takes approximately 11h 46m to get from Chiang Rai to Mangalore, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Chiang Rai Airport to Mangalore Airport. The quickest flight takes 17h 30m and has two stopovers.
Mangalore is 1h 30m behind Chiang Rai. It is currently 6:15 PM in Chiang Rai and 4:45 PM in Mangalore.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Mangalore is 4682 km. It takes approximately 2 days 20h to drive from Chiang Rai to Mangalore.
Thai Smile, Thai Lion Mentari, Thai Vietjet Air and four other airlines offer flights from Chiang Rai Airport to Mangalore Airport.
There are 10+ hotels available in Mangalore. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Chiang Rai Airport is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ฿140 - ฿180.

- Distance: 2771.5 km
- Duration: 11h 46m
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Mangalore, India?
Thai Vietjet Air, IndiGo Airlines and seven other airlines fly from Chiang Rai to Mangalore hourly.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chiang Rai to Mangalore via Suvarnabhumi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000 - ₹29,000
Flights from Chiang Rai to Mangalore via Don Muang, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000 - ₹23,000
Flights from Chiang Rai to Mangalore via Don Muang, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000 - ₹38,000
Flights from Chiang Rai to Mangalore via Suvarnabhumi, Bengaluru, Hubli
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000 - ₹32,000
Flights from Chiang Rai to Mangalore via Don Muang, Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000 - ₹40,000
Flights from Chiang Rai to Mangalore via Don Muang, Kolkata, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000 - ₹25,000
Flights from Chiang Rai to Mangalore via Suvarnabhumi, Kolkata, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000 - ₹34,000

- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chiang Rai to Mangalore via Suvarnabhumi, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000 - ₹37,000
Flights from Chiang Rai to Mangalore via Don Muang, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000 - ₹26,000

- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chiang Rai to Kochi via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹19,000

- Website
- flygofirst.com
Flights from Chiang Rai to Kochi via Suvarnabhumi, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000 - ₹28,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Aluva to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360 - ₹450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490 - ₹650
Train from Thrisur to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210 - ₹1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210 - ₹270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600 - ₹800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850 - ₹1,100
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