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How to get fromNakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Raiby taxi, plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Rai by taxi, plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Taxi to Buri Ram, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nakhon Ratchasima to Buri Ram (BFV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Buri Ram (BFV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BFV - CEI
    6h 49m
    ฿5,729–9,294

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Phayaobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    14h 43m
    ฿955–1,167

  3. Drive 764.8 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Raicar car 764.8 km
    11h 27m
    ฿2,886–4,169

  4. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Don Muangtrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    6h 30m
    ฿1,522–3,642

  5. Bus, Public Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rangsit to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    6h 32m
    ฿1,844–3,495

  6. Bus via Khon Kaen

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    17h 14m
    ฿993–1,643

Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket฿955Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 803.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai via Phayao in around 14h 43m.

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