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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Satun by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CEI - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Tammalang Pierbus bus
    6h 36m
    ฿3,312–7,978

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    4. Drive from Padang Besar Malaysia to Satuncar car
    35h 43m
    ฿1,431–2,888

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to Wang Pra Chan Border Thailandbus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 - Wang Pra Chan Border Thailand
    29h 23m
    ฿5,196–6,287

  4. Drive  1,726.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Satuncar car 1,726.7 km
    24h 23m
    ฿7,631–11,023

  5. Fly to Trang Airport, Mini Van

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CEI - TST
    2. Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus bus
    9h 13m
    ฿4,143–7,569

  6. Bus via Phuket

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Satun Thubtim Siam Drop offbus bus
    35h 9m
    ฿4,039–6,995

  7. Bus, train, ferry, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Mae Haad Pier Koh Taotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Lomprayah to Surat Thani Train Stationferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Trangtrain train 167
    5. Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus bus
    2d 3h
    ฿6,120–9,155

Chiang Rai to Satun by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,039Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,569 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Satun, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Satun via Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, and Wang Pra Chan Border Thailand in around 29h 23m.

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