The average bus between Kanchanaburi and Chiang Rai takes 16h 7m and the fastest bus takes 14h 10m. There is at least one bus per day from Kanchanaburi to Chiang Rai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Kanchanaburi and Chiang Rai. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Kanchanaburi is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Chiang Rai at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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14h 55m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Kanchanaburi to Chiang Rai? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchanaburi to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Kanchanaburi station and arriving at Chiang Rai station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
Kanchanaburi to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Monsiri Travel, depart from Kanchanaburi station.
Kanchanaburi to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
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The distance between Kanchanaburi and Chiang Rai is 657.2 km. The road distance is 761 km.
You can take a bus from Kanchanaburi to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 15h.