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How to get fromPattaya to Chiang RaiBy bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 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 30m
    ฿1,550–5,975

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain train 998
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Mae Moetrain train 109
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    18h 31m
    ฿968–3,672

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    14h 9m
    ฿985–1,785

  4. Drive 898.8 km

    1. Drive from Pattaya to Chiang Raicar car 898.8 km
    11h 48m
    ฿3,304–4,772

  5. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    4h 51m
    ฿1,425–3,565

  6. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 10m
    ฿1,210–1,510

Pattaya to Chiang Rai by bus and foot

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket฿985Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Chiang Rai via Mochit New Van Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 14h 9m.

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