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

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There are 7 ways to get from Si Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by taxi, bus, plane, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    best
    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
    ฿3,203–5,663

  2. Drive, bus via Khon Kaen

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Si Chiang Mai to Mekong Hotel, Vientianecar car
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    20h 12m
    ฿1,338–2,277

  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 21m
    ฿2,222–3,336

  4. Drive  614.7 km

    1. Drive from Si Chiang Mai to Chiang Raicar car 614.7 km
    10h 38m
    ฿2,345–3,387

  5. Drive to Wattay International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Si Chiang Mai to Mercure Vientianecar car
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane VTE - CEI
    7h 2m
    ฿5,997–9,696

  6. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Si Chiang Mai to Mekong Hotel, Vientianecar car
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    20h 27m
    ฿2,358–3,077

  7. Drive, bus via Lampang

    1. Drive from Si Chiang Mai to Mekong Hotel, Vientianecar car
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Lampangbus bus 876
    4. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    20h 28m
    ฿1,458–2,767

Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Si Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai, take the bus to Udon Thani Airport, walk to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Si Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai via Vientiane station, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, Pakbeng, and Chiang khong in around 13h 21m.

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