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There are 10 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Chaiyaphum by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Buri Ram, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Buri Ram (BFV)plane plane CEI - BFV
    2. Take the taxi from Buri Ram (BFV) to Chaiyaphumtaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    ฿6,442–15,668

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Chaiyaphumbus bus Mochit - Chaiyaphum
    18h 15m
    ฿1,089–1,434

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Ban Lueamtrain train
    16h 55m
    ฿1,157–2,786

  4. Bus, train via Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthayatrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Ayutthaya to Ban Lueamtrain train
    21h 52m
    ฿1,345–3,000

  5. Drive  695.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Chaiyaphumcar car 695.2 km
    10h 24m
    ฿3,073–4,438

  6. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok University to Chaiyaphumbus bus
    7h 36m
    ฿1,382–3,348

  7. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Public Van, 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 Sucaht Marketbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tha Wang Noi bus station to Chaiyaphumbus bus
    8h 41m
    ฿1,371–4,008

  8. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane CEI - KKC
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Ban Lueamtrain train
    8h 32m
    ฿3,756–6,457

  9. Bus, Local Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Chaiyaphumbus bus
    22h 15m
    ฿1,647–2,490

  10. Bus, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Vientiane stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udonthani to Chaiyaphumbus bus
    22h 41m
    ฿2,649–2,669

Chiang Rai to Chaiyaphum by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,089Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Chaiyaphum, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Chaiyaphum via Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Mochit in around 18h 15m.

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