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How to get fromChiang Rai to Hat Yai Junctionby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CEI - HDY
    4h 53m
    ฿3,402–5,728

  2. Bus, train

    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 Hat Yaitrain train 45
    29h 27m
    ฿954–2,502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    26h 14m
    ฿2,100–3,200

  4. Drive  1,698.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junctioncar car 1,698.5 km
    23h 42m
    ฿6,506–9,397

  5. Bus via Phrae

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phrae Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909
    2. Take the bus from Phrae to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus Phrae - Hat Yai Bus Terminal
    27h 20m
    ฿2,436–2,736

Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Junction by bus, foot, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration29h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket฿954Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,471.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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