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There are 8 ways to get from Ko Chang to Chiang Rai by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Trat Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Trat Airport (TDX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane TDX - CEI
    8h 25m
    ฿5,390–10,430

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Chang Hotel Transfer to Nuanthip Pier Ban Pheferry ferry Koh Chang Hotel Transfer - Nuanthip Pier Ban Phe
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chiang Raibus bus
    22h 59m
    ฿1,417–1,727

  3. Ferry, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the ferry from Klong Prao Beach to Ekkamaiferry ferry Klong Prao Beach - Ekkamai
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiairbus bus Mochit - Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
    19h 35m
    ฿2,072–2,236

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Ao Thammachat Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Ao Thammachat Pier to Chiang Raicar car
    15h 19m
    ฿4,836–7,171

  5. Ferry to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Klong Prao Beach to Ekkamaiferry ferry
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    9h 38m
    ฿2,339–4,123

  6. Ferry to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Klong Prao Beach to Ekkamaiferry ferry
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    9h 41m
    ฿2,344–4,801

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Koh Chang Hotel Transfer to Silom and Sathorn Some Hotel Transferbus bus Koh Chang Hotel Transfer - Silom and Sathorn Some Hotel Transfer
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiairbus bus Mochit - Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
    21h 22m
    ฿2,317–2,423

  8. Ferry, bus via Chiang Rai Town Transfer

    1. Take the ferry from Klong Prao Beach to Ekkamaiferry ferry Klong Prao Beach - Ekkamai
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    26h 13m
    ฿3,245–3,296

Ko Chang to Chiang Rai by ferry, tram, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,072Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 935.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Ko Chang, Trat, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Trat Airport (TDX) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koh Chang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair via Silom and Sathorn Some Hotel Transfer, Decho Junction, Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Mochit in around 21h 22m.

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