Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Nakhon Si Thammarat

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Nakhon Si Thammarat by plane, bus, train, taxi, 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.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane CEI - NST
    4h 45m
    ฿3,622–7,008

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Thung Songtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Thung Song to Nakhon Si Thammarattaxi taxi
    28h 44m
    ฿1,399–3,112

  3. Bus

    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
    ฿2,421–3,872

  4. Drive 1,536.6 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Nakhon Si Thammaratcar car 1,536.6 km
    21h 31m
    ฿5,782–8,351

  5. Bus via Phuket

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารนครศรีธรรมราช;Nakhon Si Thammarat Bus Stationbus bus 440 / ...
    32h 7m
    ฿3,162–4,896

Chiang Rai to Nakhon Si Thammarat by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,162Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Nakhon Si Thammarat.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,297.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and four 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 bus from Chiang Rai to Nakhon Si Thammarat via Hat Yai Bus Station in around 29h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers