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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ranong Airport (UNN)plane plane CEI - UNN
    5h 58m
    ฿3,842–5,068

  2. Bus, train, Minivan #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon to Ranong Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 58m
    ฿1,355–3,338

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Ranongbus bus
    21h 16m
    ฿1,550–2,238

  4. Bus, train, Minivan via Den Chai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chumphon to Ranong Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 16m
    ฿1,399–3,514

  5. Drive 1,335 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Ranongcar car 1,335 km
    18h 32m
    ฿4,940–7,136

  6. Bus, train, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon to Ranong Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 3m
    ฿1,610–2,888

Chiang Rai to Ranong by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,173.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ranong Airport (UNN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Ranong via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, สถานีจตุจักร;Chatuchak Station, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 21h 16m.

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