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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HDY - CEI
    5h 52m
    ฿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 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

  3. Bus via Phitsanulok

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909
    25h 4m
    ฿2,157–3,301

  4. Drive  1,700.3 km

    1. Drive from Hat Yai to Chiang Raicar car 1,700.3 km
    23h 41m
    ฿6,513–9,407

  5. 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 13m
    ฿2,111–2,438

Hat Yai to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,472.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Hat Yai, 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 bus from Hat Yai to Chiang Rai via Phitsanulok Bus Terminal in around 25h 4m.

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