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

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

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  1. Train to Narathiwat Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Yala to Tanyongmattrain train
    2. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane NAW - CEI
    6h 28m
    ฿3,371–7,532

  2. Train, bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yala to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    32h 13m
    ฿975–2,562

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain train 38
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 42m
    ฿2,113–3,337

  4. Drive  1,826.5 km

    1. Drive from Yala to Chiang Raicar car 1,826.5 km
    25h 30m
    ฿8,311–12,005

  5. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HDY - CEI
    8h 15m
    ฿3,438–6,602

  6. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus 491
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    29h 3m
    ฿2,351–2,689

  7. Train, bus via Bangkok #2

    1. Take the train from Yala to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 38
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    35h 20m
    ฿975–2,462

Yala to Chiang Rai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration32h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket฿975Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,611 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Yala to Chiang Rai via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 in around 29h 3m.

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