What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is to bus and train which costs ฿1200 - ฿2900 and takes 33h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ฿6500 - ฿15000.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai and Narathiwat?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Narathiwat Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 45m.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Narathiwat is 1531 km. The road distance is 1890.3 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat without a car is to bus which takes 29h 45m and costs ฿2800 - ฿4000.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Rai to Narathiwat bus from?

Chiang Rai to Narathiwat bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Chiang Rai station.

Bus or fly from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs ฿6500 - ฿15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2800 - ฿4000 and takes 29h 45m.

Where does the Chiang Rai to Narathiwat bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Narathiwat is 1890 km. It takes approximately 26h 32m to drive from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chiang Rai to Narathiwat?

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Where can I stay near Narathiwat?

There are 21+ hotels available in Narathiwat.

Chiang Rai to Narathiwat - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane CEI - NAW
4h 31m
฿6,842–14,408
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 52
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Tanyongmattrain 171
33h 30m
฿1,254–2,832
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Narathiwat Bus Terminalbus Hat Yai Bus Station - Narathiwat Bus Terminal
29h 45m
฿2,811–3,922
Drive 1,890.3 km
1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Narathiwatcar 1,890.3 km
26h 32m
฿7,240–10,458
Bus via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus Route No.909 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mochit to Narathiwat Bus Stationbus Mochit - Narathiwat Bus Station
37h 3m
฿1,645–10,669

Chiang Rai to Narathiwat by bus

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29h 45mAverage Duration

฿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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