There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane CEI - HDY
4h 53m฿2,502–5,728Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 52
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain 45
32h 44m฿1,140–2,450Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
26h 14m฿2,100–3,200Drive 1,698.5 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junctioncar 1,698.5 km
23h 42m฿7,506–10,842Bus via Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 - Hat Yai Bus Terminal
26h 21m฿2,212–2,533
Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction is to bus and train which costs ฿1100 - ฿2500 and takes 32h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs ฿2500 - ฿6000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Hat Yai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 45m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Hat Yai Junction is 1471 km. The road distance is 1698.5 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction without a car is to bus which takes 26h 14m and costs ฿2100 - ฿3200.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs ฿2500 - ฿6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2100 - ฿3200 and takes 26h 14m.
Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction is 1698 km. It takes approximately 23h 42m to drive from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Hat Yai Junction, Thailand?
Thai Lion Mentari, Thai Vietjet Air, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Piya Chai Patthana operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai once daily. Tickets cost ฿2,100–3,200 and the journey takes 25h 45m.
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–9,000
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Hat Yai via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–8,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–4,700
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Hat Yai via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–260
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿190–250
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿500–540
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿300–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿300–360
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿320–410
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿670–730
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–3,200
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–2,400
- Schedules at
- Piya Chai Patthana
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
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