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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi 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)planeCEI - DMK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain
    4h 41m
    ฿1,108–3,975

  2. Bus, train via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    15h 27m
    ฿813–2,235

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus TerminalbusRoute No.909 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    14h 14m
    ฿833–2,084

  4. Bus, train via Den Chai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain
    17h 32m

  5. Drive 819.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburicar819.3 km
    12h 10m
    ฿3,009–4,346

  6. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)planeCEI - BKK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain
    5h 7m
    ฿1,200–4,560

Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration14h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿833Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi. 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 Ratchaburi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 14h 14m.

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