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How to get fromKrabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KBV - CEI
    3h 50m
    ฿2,554–5,448

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ao Nang McDonalds to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    35h 32m
    ฿1,731–3,379

  3. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Ao Nang McDonalds to Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani to Arcade Chiangmai Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    21h 23m
    ฿2,732–2,920

  4. Drive  1,519.1 km

    1. Drive from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Raicar car 1,519.1 km
    21h 29m
    ฿6,714–9,698

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus 438-0
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    29h 57m
    ฿3,336–6,297

  6. Bus via Ko Tao

    1. Take the bus from Krabi Airport to Koh Kradan pierbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Maehad Pier Koh Tao to Chiang Mai Hotel Transferbus bus
    3. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    31h 31m
    ฿4,568–4,618

Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,732Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,331.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Krabi Airport (KBV), Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Nok Air, and three other airlines fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Krabi Airport to Chiang Rai via Ao Nang McDonalds, Sapthaweephol Office Surat Thani, and Chiang Mai in around 21h 23m.

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