Rome2Rio

How to get fromMelbourne to Chiang Raiby plane or bus

Find Transport to Chiang Rai

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Chiang Rai by plane or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane MEL - CEI
    15h 49m
    ฿6,771–21,811

  2. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane MEL - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    20h 9m
    ฿7,981–19,251

  3. Fly to Tachilek, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane MEL - THL
    2. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    19h 51m
    ฿8,251–25,791

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,406Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai Airways International and Scoot Tigerair fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) once daily.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Thailand

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Melbourne

Trips to Chiang Rai

Popular routes