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How to get fromChiang Rai to Pak Thoby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Pak Tho by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly 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 Pak Thotrain train
    5h 6m
    ฿1,163–4,275

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 102
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Pak Thotrain train 169
    18h 1m
    ฿794–3,165

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Pak Thotrain train 169
    14h 39m
    ฿878–2,502

  4. Drive 839.4 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Pak Thocar car 839.4 km
    12h 27m
    ฿3,108–4,489

  5. Fly 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 Bang Bamru to Pak Thotrain train
    5h 42m
    ฿1,242–5,015

  6. Bus, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Pak Thotrain train 169
    15h 52m
    ฿991–2,095

Chiang Rai to Pak Tho by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket฿878Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Pak Tho, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Pak Tho. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to Don Muang, take the train to Bang Sue Grand Station, walk to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, then take the train to Pak Tho. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Pak Tho via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 14h 39m.

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