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

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

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  1. Bus, Mini Bus

    best
    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
    ฿2,181–2,629

  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
    ฿1,125–2,562

  3. 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
    ฿1,143–2,590

  4. Drive 1,826.6 km

    1. Drive from Yala to Chiang Raicar car 1,826.6 km
    25h 46m
    ฿6,748–9,746

  5. Fly from Narathiwat Airport

    1. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane NAW - CEI
    19h 17m
    ฿5,621–12,642

  6. 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

  7. Bus, Mini Bus via Bangkok

    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 Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    40h 31m
    ฿1,958–8,973

  8. 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
    7h 50m
    ฿3,138–7,102

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

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration30h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, and Phayao in around 29h 47m. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day.

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