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

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

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  1. Taxi to Narathiwat Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Yala to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)taxi
    2. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeNAW - CEI
    6h 16m
    ฿4,179–10,289

  2. Train, bus via Chiang Mai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yala to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    33h 59m
    ฿701–4,069

  3. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus491
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus
    4. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus
    29h 48m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Yala to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang RaibusRoute No.909 / ...
    29h 55m
    ฿1,041–3,369

  5. Drive 1,826.5 km

    1. Drive from Yala to Chiang Raicar1,826.5 km
    25h 53m
    ฿6,717–9,703

  6. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeHDY - CEI
    8h 31m
    ฿2,364–6,728

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yala to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus
    38h 39m
    ฿1,662–9,450

Yala to Chiang Rai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,041Cheapest Price
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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 48m.

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