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How to get fromChiang Rai to Narathiwatby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat 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 Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane plane CEI - NAW
    4h 31m
    ฿6,842–14,408

  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 Tanyongmattrain train 171
    33h 30m
    ฿1,254–2,832

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Narathiwat Bus Terminalbus bus Hat Yai Bus Station - Narathiwat Bus Terminal
    29h 45m
    ฿2,811–3,922

  4. Drive  1,890.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Narathiwatcar car 1,890.3 km
    26h 32m
    ฿7,240–10,458

  5. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mochit to Narathiwat Bus Stationbus bus Mochit - Narathiwat Bus Station
    37h 3m
    ฿1,645–10,669

Chiang Rai to Narathiwat by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,811Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,530.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Narathiwat, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Bus Station in around 29h 45m.

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