There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Trat 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 Trat Airport (TDX)plane CEI - TDX
4h 17m฿5,022–10,128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
- Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Trat Bus Terminalbus Mochit New Van Terminal - Trat Bus Terminal
18h 45m฿1,249–1,664Bus, train
- 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 bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport Floor 4 Entrance 7 to Sam Yan Rayongbus
- Take the bus from Klaeng Ticket Sales Point to Trat Bus Terminalbus
24h 57m฿1,363–2,098Drive 1,062.2 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Tratcar 1,062.2 km
14h 24m฿4,695–6,781Bus, Minibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Rayongbus
- Take the bus from Rayong Bus Terminal 2 to Trat Bus Stationbus
20h 35m฿1,253–1,534
Chiang Rai to Trat by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Trat is to bus and Minibus which costs ฿1200 - ฿1600 and takes 20h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Trat is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs ฿5000 - ฿11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Trat. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair and arriving at Trat Bus Terminal via Nakhonchai Air and Mochit New Van Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Trat is 932 km. The road distance is 1062.2 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Trat without a car is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs ฿1200 - ฿1700.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Chiang Rai to Trat, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Trat bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Trat is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs ฿5000 - ฿11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1200 - ฿1700 and takes 18h 45m.
Chiang Rai to Trat bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Trat is 1062 km. It takes approximately 14h 24m to drive from Chiang Rai to Trat.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Trat, Thailand?
Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and Thai Vietjet Air fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trat Airport (TDX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Trat Bus Terminal via Nakhonchai Air, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Trat Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,300–11,000
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Trat Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,700–9,500
- 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
- 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 to Rayong
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–1,300
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- Phone
- +66 806688556
- Website
- Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Trat Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿280–300
- Schedules at
- Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Bus from Klaeng Ticket Sales Point to Trat Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿110–170
- Schedules at
- Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Trat Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿550–750
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
- 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
- +66 2 246 1046
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport Floor 4 Entrance 7 to Sam Yan Rayong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿350
- Book at
- Mitdee
Bus from Rayong Bus Terminal 2 to Trat Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿200–250
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