There are 6 ways to get from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sukhothai Airport
best- Fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane THS - CEI
4h 30m฿4,267–6,501Drive 367.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Raicar 367.8 km
5h 53m฿1,401–2,024Taxi to Phitsanulok, fly
- Take the taxi from Sukhothai-Airport-THS to Phitsanulok (PHS)taxi
- Fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane PHS - CEI
5h 41m฿7,312–9,675Bus
- Take the bus from Sukhothai to Phitsanulokbus
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus Route No.909
8h 56m฿2,076–2,952Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai367.8 km
5h 53mMinivan, bus
- Take the bus from Sukhothai Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus Chiang Mai
11h 23m฿2,326–3,054
Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai is to drive which costs ฿1400 - ฿2100 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs ฿4200 - ฿6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Sukhothai and arriving at Chiang Rai via Phitsanulok Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Sukhothai Airport (THS) and Chiang Rai is 312 km. The road distance is 367.8 km.
The best way to get from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs ฿2000 - ฿3000.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Sukhothai station.
The best way to get from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs ฿4200 - ฿6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2000 - ฿3000 and takes 8h 56m.
Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Phitsanulok station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai is 368 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Sukhothai Airport (THS), Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?
Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways International fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai via Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, and Phitsanulok Bus Terminal in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Sukhothai Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,100–9,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phitsanulok to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–4,900
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Phitsanulok to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–8,500
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Sukhothai to Phitsanulok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿60–160
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- ฿60–75
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿500–974
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ฿813
- Express
- ฿500–650
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿400–650
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- ฿3,900–4,700
Sukhothai Taxi
- Phone
- +66 81 688 9270
- Website
- sukotranslation.wixsite.com
Taxi 289
- Phone
- +66 98 555 0988
- Website
- taxi289.com
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Booking & Getting There
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sukhothai Airport (THS) and Chiang Rai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








