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How to get fromChiang Rai to Udon Thaniby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Udon Thani by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CEI - UTH
    4h 35m
    ฿3,042–4,868

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanitrain train 25
    15h 57m
    ฿722–2,243

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    14h 3m
    ฿994–1,702

  4. Drive  630.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Udon Thanicar car 630.9 km
    10h 46m
    ฿2,417–3,491

  5. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Udon Thani 1bus bus Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 - Udon Thani 1
    14h 45m
    ฿906–1,650

Chiang Rai to Udon Thani by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket฿994Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Udon Thani, Thailand?

Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Udon Thani via Lampang in around 14h 3m.

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