There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat 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 Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane CEI - NAW
4h 31m฿6,842–14,408Bus, 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 Tanyongmattrain 171
36h 31m฿1,440–2,780Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Narathiwat Bus Terminalbus Hat Yai Bus Station - Narathiwat Bus Terminal
29h 45m฿2,811–3,922Drive 1,890.3 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Narathiwatcar 1,890.3 km
26h 32m฿8,354–12,067Bus 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
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Narathiwat Bus Terminalbus Hat Yai Bus Station - Narathiwat Bus Terminal
29h 51m฿2,862–3,333
Chiang Rai to Narathiwat by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is to bus and train which costs ฿1400 - ฿2800 and takes 36h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ฿6500 - ฿15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Narathiwat Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 45m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Narathiwat is 1531 km. The road distance is 1890.3 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat without a car is to bus which takes 29h 45m and costs ฿2800 - ฿4000.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Narathiwat bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ฿6500 - ฿15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2800 - ฿4000 and takes 29h 45m.
Chiang Rai to Narathiwat bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is 1890 km. It takes approximately 26h 32m to drive from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Narathiwat, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Bus Station in around 29h 45m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Narathiwat Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿6,500–14,000
- 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 Tanyongmat
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿330–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿330–400
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿370–480
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿750–850
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Narathiwat Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿754
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Narathiwat Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿754
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Website
- kbi.dlt.go.th
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Narathiwat Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿675
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Narathiwat Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿675
- Book at
- 12 Go
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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