There are 4 ways to get from Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus Route No.909 / ...
1h 27m฿400–445Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Phayao to Chiang Rai (CEI)98.4 km
1h 25mDrive 98.4 km
- Drive from Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI)car 98.4 km
1h 25m฿451–652Taxi
- Take the taxi from Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI)taxi 98.4 km
1h 25m฿1,200–1,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is to bus which costs ฿400 - ฿450 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ฿450 - ฿650.
No, there is no direct bus from Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI). However, there are services departing from Phayao and arriving at Chiang Rai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Phayao and Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is 105 km. The road distance is 98.4 km.
The best way to get from Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs ฿400 - ฿450.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), including transfers.
Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Phayao station.
Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Phayao to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI).
There are 422+ hotels available in Chiang Rai Airport (CEI).
What companies run services between Phayao, Thailand and Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand?
Sombat Tour operates a bus from Phayao to Chiang Rai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿177 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phayao to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿177
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Phayao to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Phayao and Chiang Rai Airport (CEI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



