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How to get fromNakhon Si Thammarat to Chiang Raiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Chiang Rai by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane NST - CEI
    4h 3m
    ฿2,813–5,503

  2. Train, bus via Chiang Mai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    30h 22m
    ฿835–2,412

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 86 Nakhon Si Thammarat - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    26h 9m
    ฿925–2,462

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    29h 48m
    ฿2,290–3,215

  5. Drive 1,536.1 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Chiang Raicar car 1,536.1 km
    21h 36m
    ฿5,774–8,340

  6. Bus via Phuket

    1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารนครศรีธรรมราช;Nakhon Si Thammarat Bus Station to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus 440 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 49m
    ฿3,164–4,959

Nakhon Si Thammarat to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,296.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Chiang Rai via Hat Yai and Phayao in around 29h 48m.

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