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How to get fromSongkhla to Chiang Raiby bus, plane, train, car or night bus

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

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  1. Minivan to Hat Yai, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeHDY - CEI
    8h 1m
    ฿2,339–5,806

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai 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
    31h 18m
    ฿1,057–4,457

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang RaibusRoute No.909 / ...
    27h 43m

  4. Drive 1,716.4 km

    1. Drive from Songkhla to Chiang Raicar1,716.4 km
    24h 33m
    ฿6,280–9,070

  5. Minivan to Trang Airport, fly

    1. Take the night bus from Songkhla to Trangnightbus
    2. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeTST - CEI
    9h 20m
    ฿2,790–6,570

  6. Bus to Nakhon Si Thammarat, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus
    2. Fly from Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeNST - CEI
    10h 36m
    ฿3,029–6,666

  7. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Songkhla to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang RaibusRoute No.909 / ...
    35h 34m
    ฿1,570–8,783

Songkhla to Chiang Rai by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,570Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Songkhla, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Songkhla to Chiang Rai via Hat Yai and Phayao in around 27h 43m.

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