There are 3 ways to get from Phayao (State) to Chiang Rai by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Phayao University 2 to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus Phayao University 2 - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
2h 29m฿1,172–1,254Drive 99.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Dok Kham Tai to Chiang Raicar 99.3 km
1h 41m฿439–634Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dok Kham Tai to Chiang Raitaxi 99.3 km
1h 41m฿1,100–1,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phayao (State) to Chiang Rai is to drive which costs ฿430 - ฿650 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Phayao (State) to Chiang Rai is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ฿430 - ฿650.
No, there is no direct bus from Phayao (State) to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Phayao University 2 and arriving at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Phayao (State) and Chiang Rai is 134 km. The road distance is 99.3 km.
The best way to get from Phayao (State) to Chiang Rai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs ฿1150 - ฿1300.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Phayao (State) to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Phayao (State) to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Kasemthara Tour, depart from Phayao University 2 station.
Phayao (State) to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Kasemthara Tour, arrive at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phayao (State) to Chiang Rai is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Phayao (State) to Chiang Rai.
There are 420+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Phayao (State), Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?
Kasemthara Tour operates a bus from Phayao University 2 to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 once daily. Tickets cost ฿776 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +66 2 284 1084
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Phayao University 2 to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿776
- Book at
- Kasemthara Tour
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