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

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

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  1. Fly from Ranong Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane UNN - CEI
    7h 30m
    ฿4,040–6,180

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ranong to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    21h 39m
    ฿1,285–2,809

  3. Minivan, train, bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chumphon to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    27h 53m
    ฿1,291–3,262

  4. Drive  1,335.2 km

    1. Drive from Ranong to Chiang Raicar car 1,335.2 km
    18h 32m
    ฿5,062–7,312

  5. Minivan to Surat Thani, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus bus
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane URT - CEI
    9h 37m
    ฿3,095–5,400

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    23h 23m
    ฿1,702–2,126

  7. Minivan, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chumphon to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    23h 40m
    ฿1,351–3,412

Ranong to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration21h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,173.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

Thai AirAsia flies from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranong to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, ตึกแดง จตุจักร;Tuek Daeng Chatuchak, อู่หมอชิต 2;Bus Depot Mochit 2, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 21h 39m.

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