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

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

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  1. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeDMK - CEI
    4h 45m
    ฿1,103–3,967

  2. Train, bus via Chiang Mai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    18h 18m
    ฿473–3,187

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang RaibusRoute No.909 / ...
    14h 14m
    ฿813–2,487

  4. Drive 819.8 km

    1. Drive from Ratchaburi to Chiang Raicar819.8 km
    12h 15m
    ฿3,010–4,347

  5. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeBKK - CEI
    5h 28m
    ฿1,195–4,552

  6. Train, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus
    15h 15m
    ฿819–2,305

Ratchaburi to Chiang Rai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿813Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ratchaburi to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, walk to Bang Sue Grand Station, take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ratchaburi to Chiang Rai via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 14h 14m.

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