There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi by plane, train, bus, 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 Don Mueang International Airport, train
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane CEI - DMK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain
3h 59m฿1,277–3,868Bus, train via Chiang Mai
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 Ratchaburitrain 85
19h 43m฿875–2,450Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain 85 / ...
14h 37m฿987–1,940Drive 819.3 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburicar 819.3 km
12h 4m฿3,621–5,230Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane CEI - BKK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain
4h 30m฿1,332–4,648Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phetchaburibus
- Take the bus from Phetchaburi to Ratchaburibus
18h 4m฿1,149–2,304
Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi is to bus and train via Chiang Mai which costs ฿850 - ฿2500 and takes 19h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs ฿1200 - ฿3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair and arriving at Ratchaburi via Nakhonchai Air, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Phetchaburi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Ratchaburi is 809 km. The road distance is 819.3 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 37m and costs ฿950 - ฿2000.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair station.
Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi is 819 km. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Chiang Rai to Ratchaburi.
There are 184+ hotels available in Ratchaburi.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ratchaburi, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Ratchaburi via Nakhonchai Air, visual stop, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Phetchaburi, and Phetchaburi in around 18h 4m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,600
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,600
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,200
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–2,900
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–4,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿35–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿35–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
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 Ratchaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿35–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿35–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900–1,100
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900–1,100
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- 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
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phetchaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿140–1,200
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Phetchaburi to Ratchaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿40
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