The average bus between Nong Bua Lamphu and Chiang Rai takes 14h 10m and the fastest bus takes 12h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nong Bua Lamphu 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 twice daily between Nong Bua Lamphu and Chiang Rai. The earliest departure is at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Nong Bua Lamphu is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Chiang Rai at 2:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Nong Bua Lamphu to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Nong Bua Lamphu station and arriving at Chiang Rai station via Lampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
Nong Bua Lamphu to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Nong Bua Lamphu station.
Nong Bua Lamphu to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Book your Nong Bua Lamphu to Chiang Rai bus tickets online with Phetprasert Tour, Greenbus Thailand and Sombat Tour.
The distance between Nong Bua Lamphu and Chiang Rai is 407.4 km. The road distance is 810 km.
You can take a bus from Nong Bua Lamphu to Chiang Rai via Lampang in around 12h 34m.