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How to get fromChatuchak Market to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Chatuchak Market to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, car, or tram

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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 54m
    ฿1,269–3,019

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    11h 21m
    ฿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 / ...
    15h 4m
    ฿654–2,265

  4. Drive  762.9 km

    1. Drive from Chatuchak Market to Chiang Raicar car 762.9 km
    10h 19m
    ฿2,923–4,221

  5. Tram to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Bts Mo Chit to Bts Phaya Thaitram tram
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    3h 36m
    ฿1,286–3,084

  6. Bus via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 18m
    ฿967–1,124

Chatuchak Market to Chiang Rai by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿967Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Chatuchak Market, Thailand and Chiang Rai, 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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