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How to get fromChiang Rai to Cha-amby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Cha-am by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train
    6h 12m
    ฿1,307–3,868

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train 167
    18h 55m
    ฿719–2,502

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus bus
    14h 16m
    ฿1,144–1,233

  4. Bus, train via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train 167
    18h 28m
    ฿925–2,450

  5. Drive  930.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Cha-amcar car 930.5 km
    12h 42m
    ฿3,564–5,148

  6. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train
    6h 43m
    ฿1,362–3,948

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain train 167
    14h 50m
    ฿1,029–1,953

  8. Bus, Minivan via Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus bus
    16h 16m
    ฿1,137–1,226

Chiang Rai to Cha-am by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket฿925Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 894.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Cha-am, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Cha-am via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Chatuchak Station, Southern Bus Terminal, and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok in around 14h 16m.

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