There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Betong by plane, taxi, bus, train, tram, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Narathiwat Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane CEI - NAW
- Take the taxi from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Betongtaxi
8h 27m฿7,642–12,168Bus, train, tram, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
- Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus 874 / ...
- Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Guruntram
- Drive from Gurun to Betongcar
34h 38m฿1,403–3,504Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Betongbus
31h 15m฿2,561–3,522Drive 1,922.9 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Betongcar 1,922.9 km
26h 43m฿7,327–10,583Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram, drive
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane CEI - PEN
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitram
- Drive from Sungai Petani to Betongcar
8h 50m฿3,793–10,819Fly to Hat Yai, Minivan
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane CEI - HDY
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Betongbus
10h 45m฿3,702–6,128Bus, Minivan via Bangkok
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Betongbus
31h 30m฿1,895–9,573
Chiang Rai to Betong by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Betong is to bus and train and tram and drive which costs ฿1400 - ฿3500 and takes 34h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Betong is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 27m and costs ฿7500 - ฿13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Betong. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Betong via Hat Yai Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 15m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Betong is 1698 km. The road distance is 1922.9 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Betong without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 31h 15m and costs ฿2500 - ฿3600.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Chiang Rai to Betong, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Betong bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai to Betong bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Betong is 1923 km. It takes approximately 26h 43m to drive from Chiang Rai to Betong.
Book your Chiang Rai to Betong bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Betong, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Betong via Hat Yai Bus Terminal in around 31h 15m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Narathiwat Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,500–9,500
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–9,500
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–5,500
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Hat Yai via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–5,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿180–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿200–250
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿180–230
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿480–520
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿300–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿300–360
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿320–410
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿670–730
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿16
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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