There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Pattani by plane, taxi, 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 to Narathiwat Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane CEI - NAW
- Take the taxi from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Pattanitaxi
5h 28m฿7,542–15,268Bus, 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 Pattanitrain 171
35h 24m฿1,520–2,890Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
28h 26m฿2,371–3,362Drive 1,800.3 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Pattanicar 1,800.3 km
25h 8m฿7,956–11,492Fly to Hat Yai, Mini Bus
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane CEI - HDY
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus
7h 53m฿2,712–5,968Bus, Mini Bus 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 Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
28h 32m฿2,422–2,773
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Pattani is to bus and train which costs ฿1500 - ฿2900 and takes 35h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Pattani is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 28m and costs ฿7500 - ฿16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Pattani station. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Pattani Bus Station via Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 26m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Pattani is 1596 km. The road distance is 1800.3 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Pattani without a car is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 28h 26m and costs ฿2300 - ฿3400.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Chiang Rai to Pattani, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Pattani bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai to Pattani bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Pattani is 1800 km. It takes approximately 25h 8m to drive from Chiang Rai to Pattani.
There are 26+ hotels available in Pattani.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Pattani, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Pattani via Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 28h 26m.
- 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
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
- 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
- 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 Pattani
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿310–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿310–380
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿340–440
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿700–800
- 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
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿120
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿120
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿120
- 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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