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How to get fromSurat Thani to Chiang Raiby plane, train, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeURT - CEI
    6h 20m
    ฿2,348–4,831

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain32
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang RaibusRoute No.909 / ...
    26h 12m
    ฿966–3,072

  3. Train, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain32
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang RaibusRoute No.909 / ...
    23h 8m
    ฿975–3,100

  4. Drive 1,398 km

    1. Drive from Surat Thani to Chiang Raicar1,398 km
    19h 49m
    ฿4,925–7,114

  5. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Bus Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang RaibusRoute No.909 / ...
    23h 30m
    ฿1,517–2,267

  6. Train, bus via Lampang

    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain32
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Mae Moetrain109
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Phayaobus
    4. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus
    27h 58m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus
    31h 10m
    ฿2,001–3,622

Surat Thani to Chiang Rai by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration23h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿975Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat Thani Bus Station to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 23h 30m.

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