There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nan by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phayaobus Route No.909 / ...
- Take the bus from Phayao to Nanbus
6h 7m฿578–844Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chiang Rai-CEI to Nan225.8 km
3h 47mDrive 225.8 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nancar 225.8 km
3h 47m฿849–1,226Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nantaxi 225.8 km
3h 47m฿2,500–3,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nan is to bus which costs ฿550 - ฿850 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nan is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ฿850 - ฿1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nan. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Nan via Phayao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Nan is 246 km. The road distance is 225.8 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs ฿550 - ฿850.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nan, including transfers.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nan bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nan bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Phayao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nan is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nan.
There are 147+ hotels available in Nan.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Nan, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Nan via Chiang Rai and Phayao in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Chiang Rai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿130–170
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- greenbusthailand.com
Bus from Phayao to Nan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿300–500
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chiang Rai-CEI to Nan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ฿2,500–3,000
Chiang Rai One Plus Taxi
- Phone
- +66 93 381 3157
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 5375-0773
- Website
- taxichiangrai.com
Taxi Meter Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 88 801 8882
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Nan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





