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How to get fromRanong to Chiang Raiby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Ranong to Chiang Rai by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Ranong Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mueang Ranong District Non-Formal and Informal Education Centre to Ranong Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane UNN - CEI
    5h 45m
    ฿4,140–6,680

  2. Taxi, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Ranong to Lang Suantaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Lang Suan to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 86
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    4. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    26h 10m
    ฿960–3,730

  3. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Ranong to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    21h 35m
    ฿1,268–2,791

  4. Drive  1,335 km

    1. Drive from Ranong to Chiang Raicar car 1,335 km
    18h 25m
    ฿5,114–7,386

  5. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station Rungkit Tour Ranong to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HKT - CEI
    8h 45m
    ฿3,127–6,267

  6. Minivan to Surat Thani, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus bus
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane URT - CEI
    9h 47m
    ฿3,195–5,200

  7. Minivan to Chumphon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane CJM - CEI
    10h 47m
    ฿4,181–7,855

  8. Minivan, train, bus via Phetchaburi

    1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chumphon to Phetchaburitrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Phetchaburi to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 32
    4. Take the train from Nakhon Pathom to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    5. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    23h 5m
    ฿1,345–5,275

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    23h 23m
    ฿1,702–2,132

  10. Minivan, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chumphon to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    24h 14m
    ฿1,351–3,475

Ranong to Chiang Rai by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,173.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Ranong, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Ranong to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, Borommaratchachonnani 58, Mea Chatuchak, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 21h 35m.

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