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How to get fromChiang Rai to Chanthaburiby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Trat Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane CEI - TDX
    2. Take the bus from Saen Tung to Chanthaburi Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 40m
    ฿4,885–9,961

  2. Bus, Minivan

    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 Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chanthaburibus bus
    17h 49m
    ฿1,199–2,964

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport Floor 4 Entrance 7 to Sam Yan Rayongbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Klaeng Ticket Sales Point to Chanthaburi Bus Terminalbus bus
    23h 27m
    ฿1,300–2,090

  4. Drive  994.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Chanthaburicar car 994.3 km
    13h 24m
    ฿4,395–6,348

  5. 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 Mini Bus Station Bang Na to Chanthaburi Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h
    ฿1,498–3,232

  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 Floor 4 Entrance 7 to Sam Yan Rayongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Klaeng Ticket Sales Point to Chanthaburi Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 41m
    ฿1,647–4,128

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Rayongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rayong Bus Terminal 1 to Chanthaburi Bus Terminalbus bus Rayong Bus Terminal 1 - Chanthaburi Bus Terminal
    18h 55m
    ฿1,203–1,474

Chiang Rai to Chanthaburi by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 961.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Chanthaburi via Nakhonchai Air, visual stop, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 17h 49m.

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