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Trip Overview

The average bus between Salaya and Chiang Rai takes 12h 24m and the fastest bus takes 11h 57m. 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.

12h 24m
Duration
911 km
Distance
฿1,121
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Salaya to Chiang Rai bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Salaya and Chiang Rai. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salaya is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Chiang Rai at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Mea Chatuchak and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 7m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 22m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour11h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour13h 47m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 7m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour13h 47m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour13h 47m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 7m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour13h 47m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 7m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour13h 46m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 6m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 6m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour13h 46m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 6m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 6m • 1 change
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    Bangkok Mass Transit AuthoritySombat Tour12h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 910.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

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

Sombat Tour operates a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿650–1,669 and the journey takes 11h. Nakhonchai Air also services this route twice daily.

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