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How to get fromChiang Rai to Sakon Nakhonby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Sakon Nakhon by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane plane CEI - SNO
    4h 5m
    ฿3,192–5,858

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Nakhonphanombus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Sakon Nakhonbus bus 876
    20h 30m
    ฿986–1,740

  3. Bus via Lampang

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Sakon Nakhonbus bus 876
    16h 33m
    ฿1,118–1,609

  4. Drive 777.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Sakon Nakhoncar car 777.6 km
    13h 21m
    ฿2,932–4,235

  5. Fly to Nakhon Phanom, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane CEI - KOP
    2. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Sakon Nakhonbus bus
    6h 37m
    ฿4,052–6,128

Chiang Rai to Sakon Nakhon by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Sakon Nakhon, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Sakon Nakhon via Lampang in around 16h 33m.

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