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How to get fromTrang to Chiang Raiby plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Trang to Chiang Rai by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane TST - CEI
    4h 8m
    ฿3,378–5,043

  2. Train, bus via Chiang Mai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    32h 57m
    ฿863–2,412

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 84 Trang - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - 1st Class Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    28h 44m
    ฿923–2,562

  4. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Trang to Songkhlanightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 13m
    ฿2,267–2,667

  5. Drive  1,593.5 km

    1. Drive from Trang to Chiang Raicar car 1,593.5 km
    22h 9m
    ฿6,072–8,770

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดตรัง;Trang Bus Terminal to กระบี่bus bus 446
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 13m
    ฿3,254–6,464

Trang to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,399.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

Thai Lion Mentari and Thai AirAsia fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดตรัง;Trang Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai via กระบี่ and Phuket Bus Terminal in around 31h 13m.

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