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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Pattaya by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 4m
    ฿1,432–3,948

  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 Lat Krabang to Pattayatrain train 887
    18h 16m
    ฿728–3,438

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    13h 23m
    ฿1,151–1,250

  4. Drive  898.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Pattayacar car 898.7 km
    11h 38m
    ฿3,972–5,737

  5. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    5h
    ฿1,499–3,348

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    14h 17m
    ฿885–1,861

  7. Bus via Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    15h 27m
    ฿1,159–1,264

Chiang Rai to Pattaya by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Pattaya, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Pattaya Pannipa via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Nakhonchai Air, and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 13h 23m.

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