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There are 7 ways to get from Pattaya to Chiang Rai by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    4h 35m
    ฿1,434–3,951

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pattaya to Hua Lamphongtrain train 888
    2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang Maitrain train
    3. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    19h 57m
    ฿713–2,272

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiairbus bus Mochit - Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
    15h 26m
    ฿1,143–1,250

  4. Drive  898.7 km

    1. Drive from Pattaya to Chiang Raicar car 898.7 km
    11h 36m
    ฿3,972–5,737

  5. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    4h 52m
    ฿1,499–3,352

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya to Rayong Bus Terminalbus bus 138
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chiang Raibus bus
    17h 50m
    ฿1,056–1,445

  7. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    22h
    ฿2,360

Pattaya to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair via Mochit New Van Terminal and Mochit in around 15h 26m.

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