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How to get fromPadang Besar to Chiang Raiby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Padang Besar to Chiang Rai by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HDY - CEI
    6h 20m
    ฿4,785–7,125

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    28h 18m
    ฿960–2,562

  3. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
    26h 47m
    ฿2,260–2,590

  4. Drive  1,739.1 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Chiang Raicar car 1,739.1 km
    24h 23m
    ฿7,913–11,430

  5. Minivan, bus via Phayao

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    27h 33m
    ฿2,125–2,525

  6. Train, bus via Lampang

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 25m
    ฿960–2,462

Padang Besar to Chiang Rai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿960Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,499.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Padang Besar to Chiang Rai via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 in around 26h 47m.

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