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How to get fromKrung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    2h 44m
    ฿1,394–2,716

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    15h 32m
    ฿577–1,512

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    11h 19m
    ฿650–1,600

  4. Drive 764.5 km

    1. Drive from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Raicar car 764.5 km
    10h 25m
    ฿2,865–4,138

  5. Subway to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue to MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburisubway subway
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    4h 10m
    ฿1,496–3,058

  6. Bus via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 18m
    ฿967–1,224

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Rai by foot and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket฿650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) hourly. Alternatively, Sombat Tour operates a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿650–1,600 and the journey takes 11h. Nakhonchai Air also services this route twice daily.

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