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How to get fromSi Chiang Mai to Chiang Raiby plane, car, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Si Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by plane, car, train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Wattay International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    5h 56m
    ฿5,295–8,740

  2. Bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    19h 6m
    ฿983–1,452

  3. Drive, train, Local Speedboat, Local Bus

    1. Drive from Si Chiang Mai to Vientiane stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry ferry
    4. Drive from Pakbeng to Chiang khongcar car
    5. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 22m
    ฿2,216–3,328

  4. Drive 614.7 km

    1. Drive from Si Chiang Mai to Chiang Raicar car 614.7 km
    10h 38m
    ฿2,321–3,352

  5. Taxi, bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Si Chiang Mai to Udon Kaew office, Nong Khaitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane UTH - CEI
    6h 39m
    ฿3,203–5,563

  6. Fly Wattay International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane VTE - LXG
    2. Drive from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Chiang Raicar car
    6h 16m
    ฿4,013–5,424

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    19h 21m
    ฿2,000–2,555

  8. Bus via Lampang

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Lampangbus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    19h 22m
    ฿1,100–2,249

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,074Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and Lao Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mekong Hotel, Vientiane to Chiang Rai via Wat Mixai, Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office, and Khon Kaen in around 19h 6m.

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