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

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  1. Fly to Narathiwat Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane plane CEI - NAW
    2. Take the train from Tanyongmat to Yalatrain train
    6h 42m
    ฿7,092–15,618

  2. Bus, train via Thawi Watthana

    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 Salaya to Yalatrain train 171
    35h 52m
    ฿1,159–3,350

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 - Hat Yai Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Yalabus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Yala
    29h 21m
    ฿2,882–3,253

  4. Drive  1,824.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Yalacar car 1,824.5 km
    25h 34m
    ฿8,063–11,647

  5. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CEI - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    7h 28m
    ฿2,537–6,628

  6. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus 491
    3. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus bus
    29h 51m
    ฿2,302–3,271

  7. Bus, train

    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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Yalatrain train 171
    38h 4m
    ฿1,160–2,450

Chiang Rai to Yala by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,612.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai to Yala via Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 and Hat Yai Bus Terminal in around 29h 21m.

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