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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 train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    4h 45m
    ฿1,477–3,642

  2. Train, bus via Chiang Mai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    18h 27m
    ฿597–2,412

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    14h 14m
    ฿687–2,262

  4. Drive 819.9 km

    1. Drive from Ratchaburi to Chiang Raicar car 819.9 km
    12h 6m
    ฿3,119–4,506

  5. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    5h 27m
    ฿1,632–4,122

  6. Train, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Hua Lamphongtrain train 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    19h 27m
    ฿1,057–2,186

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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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