There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Thakhèk by plane, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Nakhon Phanom, drive
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane CEI - KOP
- Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Thakhèkcar
4h 32m$112–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Nakhonphanombus
18h 26m$32–57Drive 858.4 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Thakhèkcar 858.4 km
14h 40m$154–223Fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport, bus
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane CEI - SNO
- Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanombus
6h 42m$95–195
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Thakhèk is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 18h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Thakhèk is to fly and drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $110 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Thakhèk. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Nakhonphanom via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Thakhèk is 631 km. The road distance is 858.4 km.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Chiang Rai to Thakhèk, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Thakhèk bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai to Thakhèk bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Nakhonphanom station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Thakhèk is 858 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Chiang Rai to Thakhèk.
There are 90+ hotels available in Thakhèk.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Thakhèk, Laos?
Sombat Tour operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Nakhonphanom 4 times a day. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 18h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Nakhon Phanom via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–230
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–210
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Nakhonphanom
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
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