There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)CEI - NAW
4h 35m฿3,448–9,415Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus TerminalRoute No.909 / ...
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Tanyongmat171
30h 22m฿1,323–3,214Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Station491
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Narathiwat Bus Station
31h 20m฿2,326–2,586Drive 1,889.1 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat1,889.1 km
26h 41m฿6,655–9,613Bus, train via Lampang
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal102
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Tanyongmat171
33h 44m
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is to bus and Mini Bus which costs ฿2300 - ฿2600 and takes 31h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs ฿3400 - ฿9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat station. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Narathiwat Bus Station via Hat Yai Bus Station and Pattani Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 20m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Narathiwat is 1531 km. The road distance is 1889.1 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 22m and costs ฿1300 - ฿3300.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Narathiwat bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs ฿3400 - ฿9500. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Bus, which costs ฿2300 - ฿2600 and takes 31h 20m.
Chiang Rai to Narathiwat bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is 1889 km. It takes approximately 26h 41m to drive from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Narathiwat, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and Thai Vietjet Air fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat Bus Station via Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 31h 20m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Narathiwat Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–9,000
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Narathiwat Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–9,000
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Tanyongmat
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿280–1,800
- Schedules at
- railway.co.th
Train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿210–350
- Schedules at
- railway.co.th
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿750–1,100
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿120
Bus from Pattani Bus Station to Narathiwat Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80
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