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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Nakhon Ratchasima by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 29m
    ฿1,588–4,047

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 Nakhon Ratchasimatrain train 23
    20h 49m
    ฿880–2,450

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    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 Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus bus
    15h 24m
    ฿1,244–1,339

  4. Drive  757.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Nakhon Ratchasimacar car 757.5 km
    11h 25m
    ฿3,348–4,836

  5. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain train
    6h 45m
    ฿1,322–3,868

  6. Fly to Buri Ram, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Buri Ram (BFV)plane plane CEI - BFV
    2. Take the train from Buri Ram to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train
    6h 47m
    ฿4,877–14,548

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3 to Nakhon Ratchasimabus bus
    17h 45m
    ฿1,207–1,850

  8. Bus, train via Thanon Chira Junction

    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 Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train 139
    21h 15m
    ฿885–2,450

Chiang Rai to Nakhon Ratchasima by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket฿880Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal via Nakhonchai Air, visual stop, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 15h 24m.

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