There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beach by plane, bus, train, or car
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 Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane CEI - BKK
- Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus
4h 8m฿1,497–3,733Bus, train via Lampang
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
- Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 52
- Take the train from Lat Krabang to Talad Nam 4 Paktrain 887
18h 31m฿798–3,523Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus
14h 33m฿1,227–1,435Drive 902.8 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beachcar 902.8 km
11h 41m฿4,146–5,988Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane CEI - DMK
- Take the bus from Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal to Pattaya City Wat Bun Kanchanarambus
5h 35m฿1,510–3,338Bus via Pattaya Klang
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus Route No.909 / ...
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Pattaya Klangbus
15h 50m฿940–1,951Bus via Bangkok
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
- Take the bus from Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal to Pattaya City Wat Bun Kanchanarambus
16h 12m฿1,222–1,452Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 52
- Take the bus from Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal to Pattaya City Wat Bun Kanchanarambus
21h 24m฿1,115–1,934
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beach is to bus and train via Lampang which costs ฿800 - ฿3600 and takes 18h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beach is to fly and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs ฿1500 - ฿3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beach. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Pattaya City Wat Bun Kanchanaram via Chatuchak Station, Mo Chit Bus Terminal and South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Jomtien Beach is 841 km. The road distance is 902.8 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beach without a car is to bus which takes 14h 33m and costs ฿1200 - ฿1500.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beach, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beach bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beach bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beach is 903 km. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beach.
Book your Chiang Rai to Jomtien Beach bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Jomtien Beach, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Pattaya City Wat Bun Kanchanaram via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Chatuchak Station, Opposite Chatuchak Park, Mo Chit Bus Terminal, and South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop in around 14h 33m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,600
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,700
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,200
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,100
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,500–4,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿230–280
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–280
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿530–570
Train from Lat Krabang to Talad Nam 4 Pak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿45–60
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–260
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿190–250
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿500–540
- Phone
- +66 2 747 4307
- [email protected]
- Website
- Roong Reuang Coach
Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190–280
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Roong Reuang Coach
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿950–1,100
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900–1,100
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- [email protected]
- Website
- T Tour Transport
Bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿230–340
- Schedules at
- T Tour Transport
Bus from Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal to Pattaya City Wat Bun Kanchanaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿230–320
- Schedules at
- T Tour Transport
Bus from Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal to Pattaya City Wat Bun Kanchanaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿230–320
- Schedules at
- T Tour Transport
Bus from Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal to Pattaya City Wat Bun Kanchanaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿230–320
- Schedules at
- T Tour Transport
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿440
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿650–1,673
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ฿1,081
- Express
- ฿650–900
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿440–750
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- Phone
- +66 8-6832-6338
- Website
- 12go.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Pattaya Klang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿220–250
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
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