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How to get fromUdon Thani to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Udon Thani to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane UTH - CEI
    3h 25m
    ฿3,038–4,787

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani Transfer to Bus Terminal 2 Chiang Raibus bus Udon Thani Transfer - Bus Terminal 2 Chiang Rai
    14h 36m
    ฿541–620

  3. Bus via Lampang

    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Lampangbus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    14h 4m
    ฿991–1,679

  4. Drive  629.9 km

    1. Drive from Udon Thani to Chiang Raicar car 629.9 km
    10h 47m
    ฿2,413–3,485

Udon Thani to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿991Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Udon Thani, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and three other airlines fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Udon Thani to Chiang Rai via Lampang in around 14h 4m.

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