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How to get fromYala to Chiang Raiby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Yala to Chiang Rai by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Narathiwat Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Yala to Tanyongmattrain train
    2. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane NAW - CEI
    8h 18m
    ฿3,571–8,032

  2. Train, bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yala to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 38
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    32h 9m
    ฿975–2,562

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain train 38
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phayaobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus bus
    28h 41m
    ฿2,115–3,339

  4. Drive  1,826.5 km

    1. Drive from Yala to Chiang Raicar car 1,826.5 km
    25h 30m
    ฿6,996–10,105

  5. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane HDY - CEI
    8h 14m
    ฿3,438–6,602

  6. Train, bus via Bangkok #2

    1. Take the train from Yala to Salayatrain train 38
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    33h 17m
    ฿978–4,062

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yala to Mochitbus bus Yala - Mochit
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    35h 20m
    ฿3,142–3,307

Yala to Chiang Rai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration32h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket฿975Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,611 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Yala to Chiang Rai Town Transfer via Mochit and Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 in around 35h 20m.

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