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How to get fromHat Yai Junction to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hat Yai Junction to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Hat Yai

    best
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HDY - CEI
    5h 59m
    ฿3,400–5,740

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    27h 44m
    ฿950–2,562

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phayaobus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Phayao
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    25h 42m
    ฿2,111–2,438

  4. Drive  1,699.9 km

    1. Drive from Hat Yai Junction to Chiang Raicar car 1,699.9 km
    23h 40m
    ฿6,511–9,405

  5. Train to Narathiwat Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Rue Sotrain train
    2. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane NAW - CEI
    9h 44m
    ฿3,659–8,142

  6. Train, bus via Lampang

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    30h 51m
    ฿950–3,162

  7. Bus via Phuket

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    33h 42m
    ฿3,523–8,366

Hat Yai Junction to Chiang Rai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration27h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket฿950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,473.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Hat Yai Junction, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hat Yai Junction to Chiang Rai via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Phayao in around 25h 42m.

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