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

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There are 6 ways to get from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train, 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 43m
    ฿3,023–6,515

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 86
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    26h 29m
    ฿925–2,562

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat Bus Station to Thungsong Busterminalbus bus 440
    2. Take the bus from Thung Song Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus Thung Song Bus Terminal - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
    23h 32m
    ฿2,175–2,565

  4. Drive  1,536 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Chiang Raicar car 1,536 km
    21h 29m
    ฿5,883–8,498

  5. Train, bus via Lampang

    1. Take the train from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 86
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    29h 36m
    ฿925–3,162

  6. Bus via Phuket

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat Bus Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus 440 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 49m
    ฿3,364–5,259

Nakhon Si Thammarat to Chiang Rai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration26h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket฿925Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,296.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, and two 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 Bus Station to Chiang Rai via Thungsong Busterminal, Thung Song Bus Terminal, and Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 in around 23h 32m.

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