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There are 9 ways to get from Cha-am to Chiang Rai by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    6h 11m
    ฿1,307–3,842

  2. Train, bus via Chiang Mai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 170
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    22h 9m
    ฿717–2,272

  3. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiairbus bus Mochit - Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
    16h 4m
    ฿1,164–1,278

  4. Drive  931.6 km

    1. Drive from Cha-am to Chiang Raicar car 931.6 km
    12h 41m
    ฿4,118–5,948

  5. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    6h 58m
    ฿1,362–4,622

  6. Fly Hua Hin Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HHQ - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    6h 23m
    ฿2,547–5,597

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 170
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiairbus bus Mochit - Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
    16h 30m
    ฿1,034–1,935

  8. Minivan, bus, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Sombat Tour Chiang Khongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    19h 59m
    ฿1,065–1,071

  9. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 170
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    22h 32m
    ฿2,234–3,036

Cha-am to Chiang Rai by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,034Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 895.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Cha-am to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Borommaratchachonnani 58, Tuek Daeng Chatuchak, Mo Chit Bus Terminal, and Mochit in around 16h 4m.

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