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How to get fromPattaya to Chiang Rai (State)by bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pattaya to Chiang Rai (State) by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    4h 36m
    ฿1,435–3,253

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain train 888
    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
    17h 51m
    ฿854–3,410

  3. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    15h
    ฿860–1,910

  4. Drive  898.7 km

    1. Drive from Pattaya to Chiang Raicar car 898.7 km
    11h 36m
    ฿3,442–4,972

  5. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    4h 53m
    ฿1,505–3,353

  6. Minivan, bus via Chiang Rai Town Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    22h
    ฿2,360

Pattaya to Chiang Rai (State) by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket฿854Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Chiang Rai (State), Thailand?

You can take a bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 15h.

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