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How to get fromChiang Rai to Chanthaburiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Chanthaburi by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Trat Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane CEI - TDX
    5h 33m
    ฿4,397–8,338

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chanthaburibus bus
    15h 39m
    ฿905–3,188

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chanthaburibus bus
    15h 3m
    ฿1,165–3,045

  4. Bus, train

    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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chanthaburibus bus
    19h 35m
    ฿949–3,664

  5. Drive 994.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Chanthaburicar car 994.3 km
    13h 24m
    ฿3,700–5,345

  6. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    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 Public Transportation Center to Chanthaburibus bus
    6h 17m
    ฿1,632–3,258

  7. 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 Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chanthaburibus bus
    6h 44m
    ฿1,552–4,668

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Rayongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chanthaburibus bus 638
    18h 40m
    ฿1,153–1,610

  9. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Ekkamai to Chanthaburibus bus
    22h 19m
    ฿1,180–6,419

Chiang Rai to Chanthaburi by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 961.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Chanthaburi, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trat Airport (TDX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Chanthaburi via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, นครชัยแอร์;Nakhonchai Air, หน้าท่ารถตู้ต่างจังหวัด หมอชิต 2;Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 15h 3m.

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