There are 8 ways to get from Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane PHS - CEI
4h 34m฿3,437–5,795Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Phitsanulok to Nakhon Lampangtrain 9
- Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus 146
10h 48m฿527–1,562Bus
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
8h 42m฿900–970Train, bus via Chiang Mai
- Take the train from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maitrain 9
- Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus CoolMuang Coffee - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
11h 6m฿547–1,372Bus via Chiang Mai
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus Chiang Mai
10h 30m฿820–1,020Bus via Lampang
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Lampang Bus Stationbus Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 - Lampang Bus Station
- Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus 146
11h 30m฿682–1,262Drive 403 km
- Drive from Phitsanulok to Chiang Raicar 403 km
6h 10m฿1,781–2,573Taxi
- Take the taxi from Phitsanulok to Chiang Raitaxi 403 km
6h 10m฿4,400–5,500
Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai is to train and bus via Chiang Mai which costs ฿500 - ฿1400 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ฿3400 - ฿6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Pitsanulok Yarnyon office and arriving at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 via Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Phitsanulok and Chiang Rai is 374 km. The road distance is 403 km.
The best way to get from Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs ฿900 - ฿1000.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Kingdom Tour, depart from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 station.
The best way to get from Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ฿3400 - ฿6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿900 - ฿1000 and takes 8h 42m.
Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Kingdom Tour, arrive at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai is 403 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Phitsanulok to Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Phitsanulok, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?
Thai Lion Mentari and Thai AirAsia fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Kingdom Tour operates a bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 once daily. Tickets cost ฿600–850 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phitsanulok to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–6,000
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Phitsanulok to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,300–9,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Phitsanulok to Nakhon Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿140–180
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿85–110
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿350–380
Train from Phitsanulok to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿85–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿140–180
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿85–110
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿350–380
- Website
- Kingdom Tour
Bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600–850
- Schedules at
- Kingdom Tour
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Lampang to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿440–700
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿400–550
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Lampang to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿440–700
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mekong Transfer
Bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿750–780
- Schedules at
- Mekong Transfer
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿840
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- RG Adventure
Bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿430–1,200
- Schedules at
- RG Adventure
- Phone
- 044-2615555
- Website
- nctcard.com
Bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿320–1,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- VIP
- ฿1,000
- Express
- ฿401
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿310–440
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿320–380
Bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Lampang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿230–340
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿230–270
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿410–460
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Lampang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿300–330
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- Website
- Esarn Tour
Bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Lampang Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿330–550
- Schedules at
- Esarn Tour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Estimated price
- ฿4,400–5,500
Phitsanulok Taxi Call Centre
- Phone
- +66 55-338-888
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Phitsanulok
- Phone
- +66 55 338 888
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