There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Sukhothai Airport
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sukhothai Airport (THS)plane CEI - THS
5h 45m฿4,442–7,168Drive 367.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS)car 367.7 km
5h 48m฿1,677–2,422Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phitsanulok, train
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phitsanulok (PHS)plane CEI - PHS
- Take the train from Phitsanulok to Phichaitrain
6h 11m฿5,147–8,778Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus Route No.909 / ...
- Take the bus from Lampang Bus Station to Sukhothaibus Lampang Bus Station - Sukhothai
7h 49m฿2,224–2,955Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus Route No.909 / ...
- Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Uttaradittrain 52 / ...
9h 39m฿2,207–4,595Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Sukhothai Airport
- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sukhothai Airport (THS)plane CNX - THS
8h 34m฿4,895–7,395Bus, train via Den Chai
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
- Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus 874 / ...
- Take the train from Den Chai to Phichaitrain 52
8h 36m฿2,258–3,875Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus Chiang Rai
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 2 to Sukhothai Historical Parkbus
11h 29m฿2,495–3,248Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS)367.7 km
5h 48m
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sukhothai Airport (THS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) is to drive which costs ฿1600 - ฿2500 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs ฿4400 - ฿7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS). However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Sukhothai via Lampang Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Sukhothai Airport (THS) is 312 km. The road distance is 367.7 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 49m and costs ฿2200 - ฿3000.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS), including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs ฿4400 - ฿7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2200 - ฿3000 and takes 7h 49m.
Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Lampang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) is 368 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS).
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Sukhothai Airport (THS), Thailand?
Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and Thai Vietjet Air fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sukhothai Airport (THS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) via Lampang Bus Station and Sukhothai in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Sukhothai Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,400–12,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sukhothai Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–6,500
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Sukhothai Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,400–6,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sukhothai Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,000–6,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phitsanulok via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–8,000
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phitsanulok via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–8,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Phitsanulok to Phichai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿20–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿20–26
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿260–280
Train from Nakhon Lampang to Uttaradit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿50–70
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–330
Train from Den Chai to Phichai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿29–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿29–40
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–300
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿435
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿435
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿435
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿440–700
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿440–700
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿440–700
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿400–550
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- Website
- Esarn Tour
Bus from Lampang Bus Station to Sukhothai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿280–460
- Schedules at
- Esarn Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿875
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Lampang to Den Chai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿85–180
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿85–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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