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How to get fromUbon Ratchathani to Chiang Raiby plane, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeUBP - CEI
    3h 31m
    ฿2,719–5,774

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaenbus874
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus
    18h 45m
    ฿879–1,136

  3. Drive 974.5 km

    1. Drive from Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Raicar974.5 km
    14h 36m
    ฿3,440–4,968

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Raibus
    18h 59m
    ฿950–1,600

Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket฿950Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Rai via Khon Kaen in around 18h 45m.

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