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How to get fromChiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pattayaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pattaya by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 48m
    ฿1,358–2,867

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    4. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Pattayatrain train 283 / ...
    19h 51m
    ฿918–2,854

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    13h 34m
    ฿1,290–1,427

  4. Drive  906.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pattayacar car 906.9 km
    11h 45m
    ฿3,421–4,942

  5. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    4h 50m
    ฿1,383–2,999

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    14h 28m
    ฿988–2,074

  7. Bus via Chiang Rai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    23h 50m
    ฿1,037–6,433

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 828.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Pattaya, Thailand?

You can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Pattaya Pannipa via Chiang Rai, Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, นครชัยแอร์;Nakhonchai Air, and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 13h 34m.

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