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There are 7 ways to get from Chatuchak Market to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, car, or tram

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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 54m
    ฿1,269–3,019

  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
    18h 21m
    ฿657–1,372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mochit to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiairbus bus Mochit - Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
    13h 7m
    ฿967–1,074

  4. Drive  762.9 km

    1. Drive from Chatuchak Market to Chiang Raicar car 762.9 km
    10h 19m
    ฿3,372–4,871

  5. Tram to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Bts Mo Chit to Bts Phaya Thaitram tram
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    3h 36m
    ฿1,286–3,784

  6. Bus, Local Bus

    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 23m
    ฿885–892

  7. Bus via Chiang Rai Town Transfer

    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
    19h 11m
    ฿2,167–2,174

Chatuchak Market to Chiang Rai by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿967Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Chatuchak Market, Thailand and Chiang Rai, 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, Nakhonchai Air operates a bus from Mochit to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair once daily. Tickets cost ฿900–1,100 and the journey takes 11h 56m.

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