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How to get fromChiang Rai to Nakhon Si Thammaratby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Nakhon Si Thammarat 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 Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane CEI - NST
    4h 40m
    ฿3,232–7,018

  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 Nakhon Si Thammarattrain train 85
    29h 19m
    ฿894–3,102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Thung Song Bus Terminalbus bus Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 - Thung Song Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Thungsong Busterminal to Nakhon Si Thammarat Bus Stationbus bus 440
    22h 9m
    ฿2,172–2,563

  4. Drive  1,536.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Nakhon Si Thammaratcar car 1,536.6 km
    21h 27m
    ฿5,886–8,502

  5. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus bus
    29h 50m
    ฿2,421–4,022

Chiang Rai to Nakhon Si Thammarat by bus, foot, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration29h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket฿894Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,297.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai to Nakhon Si Thammarat Bus Station via Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, Thung Song Bus Terminal, and Thungsong Busterminal in around 22h 9m.

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