There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, 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.
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฿4,242–6,668Drive 367.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS)car 367.7 km
5h 54m฿1,395–2,014Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phitsanulok, taxi
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phitsanulok (PHS)plane CEI - PHS
- Take the taxi from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Sukhothai-Airport-THStaxi
4h 47m฿7,242–9,668Bus via Tak
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Takbus Route No.90
- Take the bus from Tak to Sukhothaibus
8h 58m฿2,351–2,746Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS)367.7 km
5h 54mBus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Sukhothai Airport
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sukhothai Airport (THS)plane CNX - THS
10h 8m฿4,425–8,651Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus Route No.909
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Sukhothaibus
9h 9m฿2,599–2,899Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus Chiang Rai
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 2 to Sukhothai Bus Terminalbus
10h 51m฿2,305–3,031
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 ฿1300 - ฿2100 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs ฿7000 - ฿10000.
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 Tak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
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 via Tak which takes 8h 58m and costs ฿2300 - ฿2800.
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 ฿4200 - ฿7000. Alternatively, you can bus via Tak, which costs ฿2300 - ฿2800 and takes 8h 58m.
Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Tak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS) is 368 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 Tak and Sukhothai in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Sukhothai Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,800–11,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sukhothai Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–8,000
- 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
- ฿3,800–6,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sukhothai Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–8,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phitsanulok via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- 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 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–8,000
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Tak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿776
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿967
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Tak to Sukhothai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿75–170
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- ฿75–95
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿400–650
- 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
- ฿400–650
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Phitsanulok to Sukhothai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿132
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chiang Rai to Sukhothai Airport (THS)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- ฿3,900–4,700
Phitsanulok Taxi Call Centre
- Phone
- +66 55-338-888
- Website
- facebook.com
Taxi Phitsanulok
- Phone
- +66 55 338 888
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