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How to get fromSuratthani to Chiang Raiby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Suratthani 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)plane plane URT - CEI
    5h 18m
    ฿2,308–8,788

  2. Train, bus via Lampang

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Mae Moetrain train 109
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Phayaobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 4m
    ฿946–4,550

  3. Train, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain train 32
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    23h 8m
    ฿1,001–3,015

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    26h 15m
    ฿993–2,990

  5. Drive 1,397.6 km

    1. Drive from Suratthani to Chiang Raicar car 1,397.6 km
    19h 44m
    ฿5,174–7,474

  6. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    29h 28m
    ฿1,456–6,018

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 12m
    ฿2,738–5,075

Suratthani to Chiang Rai by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration23h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,001Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Suratthani, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Suratthani to Chiang Rai via Surat Thani, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, สถานีขนส่งหมอชิต 2, สถานีจตุจักร;Chatuchak Station, and Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal in around 29h 28m.

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