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There are 7 ways to get from Yala to Chiang Rai by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Narathiwat Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane NAW - CEI
    6h 7m
    ฿5,621–13,642

  2. Train, bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yala to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 38
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    38h 38m
    ฿975–2,272

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain train 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
    27h 55m
    ฿2,248–3,402

  4. Drive  1,826.5 km

    1. Drive from Yala to Chiang Raicar car 1,826.5 km
    25h 30m
    ฿8,072–11,660

  5. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HDY - CEI
    8h 14m
    ฿2,538–6,602

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yala to Mochitbus bus Yala - Mochit
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiairbus bus Mochit - Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
    29h 16m
    ฿1,942–2,207

  7. Train, bus via Bangkok #2

    1. Take the train from Yala to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 38 / ...
    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
    39h 1m
    ฿2,492–3,036

Yala to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,942Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,588.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

Thai AirAsia flies from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yala to Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair via Mochit in around 29h 16m.

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