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How to get fromPratunam to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    2h 55m
    ฿1,261–3,022

  2. Bus via Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 13

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    12h 26m
    ฿667–1,723

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    15h 42m
    ฿690–2,357

  4. Drive  769 km

    1. Drive from Pratunam to Chiang Raicar car 769 km
    10h 22m
    ฿2,946–4,255

  5. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    3h 8m
    ฿1,271–3,021

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 39m
    ฿967–1,123

Pratunam to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket฿667Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and Nok Air fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) hourly. Alternatively, Sombat Tour operates a bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chiang Rai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿650–1,661 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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