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How to get fromChiang Rai to Sa Kaeoby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Sa Kaeo by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Bangkok

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Sa Kaeobus bus
    18h 50m

  2. Drive  878 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Sa Kaeocar car 878 km
    12h 17m
    ฿3,995–5,770

  3. Bus, train via Lampang

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Ayutthayatrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Ayutthaya to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train 139
    4. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Sa Kaeobus bus
    23h

  4. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train, 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 train from Don Muang to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Sa Kaeobus bus
    11h 43m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Don Muang to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train 139
    3. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Sa Kaeobus bus
    20h 51m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3 to Nakhon Ratchasimabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Sa Kaeobus bus
    22h 12m

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthayatrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Ayutthaya to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train 139
    4. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Sa Kaeobus bus
    25h 42m

  8. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Sa Kaeobus bus
    12h 51m

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,291.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 50m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Sa Kaeo, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Sa Kaeo via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal, and Nakhon Ratchasima in around 18h 50m.

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