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How to get fromNakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Raiby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Rai by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus, bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Future Rangsit to Don Muang District Officebus bus
    3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    5h 37m
    ฿1,570–3,340

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    16h 51m
    ฿828–1,578

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    13h 47m
    ฿979–1,140

  4. Drive  764.7 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Raicar car 764.7 km
    11h 25m
    ฿3,380–4,882

  5. Train to Buri Ram, fly

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Buri Ramtrain train
    2. Fly from Buri Ram (BFV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BFV - CEI
    7h 47m
    ฿4,877–14,522

  6. Bus, Public Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rangsit to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    6h 37m
    ฿1,544–3,995

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,007.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Nakhonchai Tour operates a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 twice daily. Tickets cost ฿850–1,000 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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