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How to get fromKhon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KKC - CEI
    4h 15m
    ฿3,434–4,980

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    14h 45m
    ฿708–1,358

  3. Drive 693 km

    1. Drive from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Chiang Raicar car 693 km
    10h 32m
    ฿2,597–3,751

  4. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    18h 30m
    ฿920–1,440

Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,504Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Chiang Rai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 504.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Khon Kaen Airport (KKC), Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Sombat Tour operates a bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Rai 4 times a day. Tickets cost ฿650–1,300 and the journey takes 13h.

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