What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai is to bus and train which costs ฿950 - ฿2500 and takes 29h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ฿3400 - ฿6000.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai and Hat Yai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Hat Yai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 45m.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Hat Yai is 1471 km. The road distance is 1698.6 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai without a car is to bus which takes 25h 45m and costs ฿2100 - ฿3200.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Rai to Hat Yai bus from?

Chiang Rai to Hat Yai bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.

Bus or fly from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ฿3400 - ฿6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2100 - ฿3200 and takes 25h 45m.

Where does the Chiang Rai to Hat Yai bus arrive?

Chiang Rai to Hat Yai bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Hat Yai station.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Hat Yai is 1699 km. It takes approximately 23h 42m to drive from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai?

Book your Chiang Rai to Hat Yai bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Hat Yai?

There are 622+ hotels available in Hat Yai.

Chiang Rai to Hat Yai - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane CEI - HDY
4h 46m
฿3,402–5,728
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 52
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain 45
29h 27m
฿954–2,502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
25h 45m
฿2,100–3,200
Drive 1,698.6 km
1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaicar 1,698.6 km
23h 42m
฿6,506–9,397
Bus via Phrae
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phrae Bus Terminalbus Route No.909
2. Take the bus from Phrae to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus Phrae - Hat Yai Bus Terminal
26h 51m
฿2,436–2,736

Chiang Rai to Hat Yai by bus

7Weekly Buses

25h 45mAverage Duration

฿2,100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,470.8 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Hat Yai, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Piya Chai Patthana operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai once daily. Tickets cost ฿2,100–3,200 and the journey takes 25h 45m.

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