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How to get fromSukhothai to Chiang Rai (State)by bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State) by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sukhothai to Lampang Bus Stationbus bus Sukhothai - Lampang Bus Station
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    6h 49m
    ฿719–1,150

  2. Drive  386.7 km

    1. Drive from Sukhothai to Chiang Raicar car 386.7 km
    6h 3m
    ฿1,481–2,140

  3. Fly from Sukhothai Airport

    1. Fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane THS - CEI
    5h 52m
    ฿5,774–8,993

  4. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sukhothai Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    10h 45m
    ฿807–1,181

  5. Bus to Phitsanulok, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sukhothai to Phitsanulokbus bus
    2. Fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane PHS - CEI
    6h 51m
    ฿3,601–5,251

Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket฿719Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Sukhothai, Thailand and Chiang Rai (State), Thailand?

You can take a bus from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai via Lampang in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) twice daily.

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