There are 5 ways to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State) by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Sukhothai Airport
best- Fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane THS - CEI
4h 58m฿5,414–8,413Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sukhothai to Phitsanulokbus
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus Route No.909
8h 19m฿561–1,101Drive 386.8 km
- Drive from Sukhothai to Chiang Raicar 386.8 km
6h 6m฿1,434–2,071Bus to Phitsanulok, fly
- Take the bus from Sukhothai to Phitsanulokbus
- Fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane PHS - CEI
6h 36m฿3,341–6,371Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Sukhothai Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus Chiang Mai
10h 45m฿785–1,279
Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State) is to bus which costs ฿550 - ฿1100 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State) is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs ฿5000 - ฿8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State). However, there are services departing from Sukhothai and arriving at Chiang Rai via Phitsanulok Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Sukhothai and Chiang Rai (State) is 338 km. The road distance is 386.8 km.
The best way to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 19m and costs ฿550 - ฿1100.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State), including transfers.
Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State) bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Sukhothai station.
The best way to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State) is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs ฿5000 - ฿8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿550 - ฿1100 and takes 8h 19m.
Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State) bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Phitsanulok station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State) is 387 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai (State).
What companies run services between Sukhothai, Thailand and Chiang Rai (State), Thailand?
Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai via Phitsanulok and Phitsanulok Bus Terminal in around 8h 19m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phitsanulok to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–7,500
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Sukhothai Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–8,500
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Phitsanulok to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–6,000
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- info@phetprasert.com
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Sukhothai to Phitsanulok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿60–160
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- ฿60–75
Bus from Sukhothai to Phitsanulok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿60–160
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- ฿60–75
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿500–950
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ฿813
- Express
- ฿500–650
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿390–650
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
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