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How to get fromBangkok to Chiang Rai (State)by plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Chiang Rai (State) by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    2h 40m
    ฿1,244–2,833

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus CoolMuang Coffee - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
    17h 48m
    ฿657–1,372

  3. Bus via Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2

    1. Take the bus from Mochit to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus Mochit - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
    12h 39m
    ฿777–6,164

  4. Drive  772 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Chiang Raicar car 772 km
    10h 29m
    ฿3,412–4,928

  5. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    3h 9m
    ฿1,240–3,660

  6. Bus, Local Bus via Wat Ratcha Natda Ram

    1. Take the bus from Mochit to Sombat Tour Chiang Khongbus bus Mochit - Sombat Tour Chiang Khong
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 37m
    ฿885–892

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    20h 7m
    ฿2,167–2,174

  8. Bus, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiangkhongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    23h 39m
    ฿764–6,331

Bangkok to Chiang Rai (State) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Chiang Rai (State), Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and Nok Air fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) hourly. Alternatively, Sombat Tour operates a bus from Mochit to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 4 times a day. Tickets cost ฿1,431 and the journey takes 11h. Six other operators also service this route.

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