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How to get fromNakhon Phanom to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nakhon Phanom to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Nakhon Phanom

    best
    1. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KOP - CEI
    4h 20m
    ฿3,882–5,966

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakhonphanom to Chiang Raibus bus
    18h
    ฿850–1,600

  3. Drive 850.7 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Phanom to Chiang Raicar car 850.7 km
    14h 36m
    ฿3,176–4,588

  4. Bus to Sakon Nakhon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Sakon Nakhonbus bus
    2. Fly from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SNO - CEI
    6h 35m
    ฿3,381–7,553

Nakhon Phanom to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket฿850Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Nakhon Phanom, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Sombat Tour operates a bus from Nakhonphanom to Chiang Rai 4 times a day. Tickets cost ฿850–1,600 and the journey takes 18h.

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