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How to get fromChiang Rai to U-Tapaoby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Rai to U-Tapao by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    best
    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 Terminal Platform 3 to Km 10 Rayong Tourbus bus
    5h 17m
    ฿1,579–3,372

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Ban Plu Ta Luangtrain train 887
    19h 2m
    ฿858–3,593

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal Platform 3 to Km 10 Rayong Tourbus bus
    13h 44m
    ฿1,288–1,438

  4. Drive  921.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to U-Tapaocar car 921.9 km
    11h 52m
    ฿4,233–6,115

  5. Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Ban Plu Ta Luangtrain train
    5h 15m
    ฿1,424–4,435

  6. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane plane CNX - UTP
    5h 57m
    ฿3,695–14,015

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal Platform 3 to Km 10 Rayong Tourbus bus
    14h 29m
    ฿1,015–2,053

  8. Bus via Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal Platform 3 to Km 10 Rayong Tourbus bus
    15h 48m
    ฿1,296–1,452

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal Platform 3 to Km 10 Rayong Tourbus bus
    21h 12m
    ฿1,177–1,953

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

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and U-Tapao, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to U-Tapao via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, Mochit Terminal Platform 3, and Km 10 Rayong Tour in around 13h 44m.

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