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How to get fromChiang Rai to Pattayaby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 6 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
    3h 59m
    ฿1,298–4,345

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    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
    14h 53m
    ฿940–1,515

  3. 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
    13h 47m
    ฿958–1,269

  4. Bus, train

    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 Lat Krabang to Pattayatrain train 997 / ...
    18h 21m

  5. Drive 898.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Pattayacar car 898.7 km
    11h 45m
    ฿3,183–4,598

  6. 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 Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    4h 25m
    ฿1,283–3,460

Chiang Rai to Pattaya by bus and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration13h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket฿958Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Pattaya Pannipa via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 13h 47m.

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