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

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai is to bus and train and Minivan which costs ฿1600 - ฿3400 and takes 32h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai is to fly and bus which takes 7h and costs ฿3100 - ฿6500.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai and Ko Lanta Yai?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at บ้านพระแอะ ;Ban Phra Ae via สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station and กระบี่. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 47m.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Ko Lanta Yai is 1419 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai without a car is to bus and Speedboat which takes 29h 43m and costs ฿3700 - ฿6000.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai bus arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ko Lanta Yai?

There are 757+ hotels available in Ko Lanta Yai.

Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane CEI - KBV
2. Take the bus from Krabi Airport to Ko Lantabus
7h
฿3,122–6,368
Bus, train, Minivan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus 874 / ...
3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain
5. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus
32h 52m
฿1,649–3,354
Bus, Speedboat
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry
29h 43m
฿3,785–5,961
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus
3. Take the bus from กระบี่ to บ้านพระแอะ ;Ban Phra Aebus
34h 47m
฿2,479–4,736

Chiang Rai to Ko Lanta Yai by bus

7Weekly Buses

34h 47mAverage Duration

฿2,479Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,419.3 km
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to บ้านพระแอะ ;Ban Phra Ae via สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station and กระบี่ in around 34h 47m.

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