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There are 5 ways to get from Den Chai to Chiang Rai by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Den Chai to Lampangtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus 146
    6h 12m
    ฿1,461–1,907

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Den Chai to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus 146
    8h 18m
    ฿477–1,562

  3. Train, bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the train from Den Chai to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    2. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus CoolMuang Coffee - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
    8h 31m
    ฿508–1,372

  4. Drive  254.2 km

    1. Drive from Den Chai to Chiang Raicar car 254.2 km
    3h 51m
    ฿1,124–1,623

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Den Chai to Chiang Raitaxi taxi 254.2 km
    3h 51m
    ฿2,800–3,400

Den Chai to Chiang Rai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Den Chai, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Den Chai to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Lampang then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Den Chai to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 via Chiang Mai, Anusarn Market, Thapae Gate 1, and CoolMuang Coffee in around 8h 31m.

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