There are 6 ways to get from Narathiwat to Chiang Rai by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane NAW - CEI
6h 4m฿3,337–6,913Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tanyongmat to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 38
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus Route No.909 / ...
30h 47m฿1,254–2,924Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Narathiwat Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus 491
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phayaobus
- Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus
30h 48m฿2,277–2,677Drive 1,892.7 km
- Drive from Narathiwat to Chiang Raicar 1,892.7 km
26h 31m฿7,250–10,472Train, bus via Lampang
- Take the train from Tanyongmat to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 38
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain 9
- Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus
33h 54m฿1,254–3,524Bus
- Take the bus from Narathiwat Bus Station to Mochitbus Narathiwat Bus Station - Mochit
- Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
37h 20m฿3,205
Narathiwat to Chiang Rai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Narathiwat to Chiang Rai is to train and bus which costs ฿1200 - ฿3000 and takes 30h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Narathiwat to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs ฿3300 - ฿7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Narathiwat station to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Narathiwat Bus Station and arriving at Chiang Rai via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Phayao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 48m.
The distance between Narathiwat and Chiang Rai is 1531 km. The road distance is 1892.7 km.
The best way to get from Narathiwat to Chiang Rai without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 47m and costs ฿1200 - ฿3000.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Narathiwat to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Narathiwat to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Siam Lane Tour (Siam Dernrod) | สยามเดินรถ, depart from Narathiwat Bus Station.
The best way to get from Narathiwat to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs ฿3300 - ฿7000. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Bus, which costs ฿2200 - ฿2700 and takes 30h 48m.
Narathiwat to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Siam Lane Tour (Siam Dernrod) | สยามเดินรถ, arrive at Mochit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narathiwat to Chiang Rai is 1893 km. It takes approximately 26h 31m to drive from Narathiwat to Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Narathiwat, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia flies from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Narathiwat Bus Station to Chiang Rai via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Phayao in around 30h 48m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Narathiwat Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–6,500
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Tanyongmat to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿280–1,800
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Tanyongmat to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿280–1,800
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿210–1,600
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Tanyongmat to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿330–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿330–400
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿370–480
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿750–850
Train from Tanyongmat to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿330–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿330–400
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿370–480
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿750–850
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿650–1,668
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ฿1,081
- Express
- ฿650–900
Bus from Phayao to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿177
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Lampang to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿438
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- 1624
- customerservice@nakhonchaiair.com
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿950–1,300
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Narathiwat Bus Station to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80
Bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿120
- Website
- Piya Chai Patthana
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,900–2,300
- Schedules at
- Piya Chai Patthana
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Lampang to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿440–700
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Narathiwat Bus Station to Mochit
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,055
- Schedules at
- Siam Lane Tour (Siam Dernrod) | สยามเดินรถ
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- booking@paifriendlytour.co.th
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,150
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
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