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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Bangkok by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    1h 40m
    ฿1,189–2,905

  2. Local Bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiangkhong to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    24h 24m
    ฿765–6,565

  3. Local Bus, bus via Wat Ratchanatdaram

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Chiang Khong to Mochitbus bus Sombat Tour Chiang Khong - Mochit
    16h 30m
    ฿885–892

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Train Station
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52 / ...
    17h 29m
    ฿840–1,550

  5. Drive  771.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Bangkokcar car 771.7 km
    10h 31m
    ฿3,411–4,927

  6. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Nitas Rattanakosinbus bus
    2h 17m
    ฿1,249–3,665

Chiang Rai (State) to Bangkok by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket฿840Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 694.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and Nok Air fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Wat Ratchanatdaram via Chiang khong, Sombat Tour Chiang Khong, Mochit, and Mochit 2 Bus Depot in around 16h 30m.

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