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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Udon Thani by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CEI - UTH
    4h 35m
    ฿2,942–4,768

  2. Bus, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanibus bus
    16h 14m
    ฿742–1,396

  3. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Transfer to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus Chiang Mai Transfer - Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1
    15h 30m
    ฿1,305–1,355

  4. Drive  638.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Udon Thanicar car 638.5 km
    10h 34m
    ฿2,822–4,076

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus 146
    2. Take the bus from Lampang Bus Station to Udon Thani 1bus bus Lampang Bus Station - Udon Thani 1
    16h 5m
    ฿894–1,346

Chiang Rai to Udon Thani by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Udon Thani, Thailand?

Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1 via Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer and Chiang Mai Transfer in around 15h 30m.

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