The average bus between Salaya and Chiang Rai takes 12h 38m and the fastest bus takes 12h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Salaya 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 every 4 hours between Salaya and Chiang Rai. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salaya is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Chiang Rai at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at ตึกแดง จตุจักร;Tuek Daeng Chatuchak and take an average of 12h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Salaya 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 Salaya to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Salaya station and arriving at Chiang Rai station via Chiang Rai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Salaya to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, depart from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Salaya to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Book your Salaya to Chiang Rai bus tickets online with Bangkok Mass Transit Authority and Sombat Tour.
The distance between Salaya and Chiang Rai is 681.1 km. The road distance is 913 km.
Sombat Tour operates a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿650–1,600 and the journey takes 11h. Nakhonchai Air also services this route twice daily.