What is the cheapest way to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai is to bus which costs ฿700 - ฿1200 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs ฿6000 - ฿9500.

Is there a direct bus between Sukhothai and Chiang Rai?

No, there is no direct bus from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Sukhothai and arriving at Chiang Rai via Lampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Sukhothai and Chiang Rai is 427 km. The road distance is 386.7 km.

How do I travel from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai without a car?

The best way to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs ฿700 - ฿1200.

How long does it take to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sukhothai to Chiang Rai bus from?

Sukhothai to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Esarn Tour, depart from Sukhothai station.

Bus or fly from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai?

The best way to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs ฿700 - ฿1200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ฿5500 - ฿9000 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Sukhothai to Chiang Rai bus arrive?

Sukhothai to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Esarn Tour, arrive at Lampang Bus Station.

Can I drive from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Sukhothai to Chiang Rai is 387 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai?

Book your Sukhothai to Chiang Rai bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 420+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Sukhothai to Chiang Rai - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Sukhothai to Lampang Bus Stationbus Sukhothai - Lampang Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus 146
8h 50m
฿717–1,148
Drive 386.7 km
1. Drive from Sukhothai to Chiang Raicar 386.7 km
6h 3m
฿1,709–2,469
Taxi to Phitsanulok, fly
1. Take the taxi from Sukhothai to Phitsanulok (PHS)taxi
2. Fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane PHS - CEI
5h 24m
฿6,412–9,311
Minivan, bus
1. Take the bus from Sukhothai Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
2. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus CoolMuang Coffee - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
9h 55m
฿835–1,058
Fly from Sukhothai Airport
1. Fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane THS - CEI
5h 46m
฿5,974–8,993

Sukhothai to Chiang Rai by bus

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8h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 427.3 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Sukhothai, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Sukhothai to Chiang Rai via Lampang in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) twice daily.

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