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

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There are 8 ways to get from Yala to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Narathiwat Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane NAW - CEI
    6h 17m
    ฿5,621–13,642

  2. Train, bus

    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
    ฿1,125–2,262

  3. 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 to Phayaobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    29h 47m
    ฿2,186–2,594

  4. Train, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Yala to Bang Bamrutrain train 38
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    30h 2m
    ฿1,143–2,290

  5. Drive 1,826.6 km

    1. Drive from Yala to Chiang Raicar car 1,826.6 km
    25h 37m
    ฿6,925–10,003

  6. 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 10m
    ฿2,738–7,102

  7. Train, bus via Lampang

    1. Take the train from Yala to Bang Bamrutrain train 38
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Mae Moetrain train 109
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    33h 51m
    ฿1,233–2,760

  8. Bus, Mini Bus via Phuket

    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 สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    4. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    37h 43m
    ฿3,461–8,549

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

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration30h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,588.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

Thai AirAsia flies from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yala to Chiang Rai via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai, and Phayao in around 29h 47m.

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