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How to get fromBangkok to Chiang Rai (State)by plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok to Chiang Rai (State) by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    2h 45m
    ฿1,301–2,948

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    11h
    ฿650–1,700

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    14h 31m
    ฿654–2,265

  4. Drive  772 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Chiang Raicar car 772 km
    10h 29m
    ฿2,957–4,271

  5. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    3h 14m
    ฿1,300–3,040

  6. Bus via Opposite Wat Bowon Niwet

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    14h
    ฿967–1,124

Bangkok to Chiang Rai (State) by bus

Calendar63Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket฿650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Chiang Rai (State), Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and Nok Air fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) hourly. Alternatively, Sombat Tour operates a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿650–1,668 and the journey takes 11h. Nakhonchai Air also services this route twice daily.

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