Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Arrive in Chiang Rai’s serene mountain landscapes, a stark contrast to the lively streets of Bangkok. From Bangkok to Chiang Rai, travelers can choose from a range of transport services, with full details on when they run, how long they take and what they cost.
Travel options for Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Travel from Bangkok to Chiang Rai with a bus for 712 THB to save, or reach Chiang Rai faster by flight in 1h y 10 minutes.
Bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Hop on a bus at multiple stations, including Mochit, Bangkok, Khao San Tara Travel, Bangkok, Prachathipat Budsarakam Tour, Pathumthani, Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, Bangkok and others, with the first departure of the day at 09:30, and head from Bangkok toward Chiang Rai, arriving at multiple stations, including Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, Bus Terminal 2 Chiang Rai and others. Services run frequently, so you can pick a departure time that fits your schedule. The journey usually takes around 11 hours, with tickets starting from 712 THB. Plan ahead and book your seat here.
Prices: 712 THB
Duration: 11h – 21h 35m ⏱
Flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
When traveling between Bangkok and Chiang Rai, flying offers the most time-efficient connection. Flights operate from DMK Don Mueang Airport or BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, covering the distance in approximately 1 hour 10 minutes, with prices starting from 2,210 THB. Upon arrival, services land at CEI Chiang Rai Airport, allowing you to continue your journey smoothly. To compare airlines and departure times, you can view available flights and choose the option that best fits your plans.
Prices: 2,210 THB
Duration: 1h 10m – 1h 25m ⏱
Charter from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the heart of Chiang Rai, a private transfer ensures you travel comfortably and on your own schedule. Expect the trip to last around 10 hours with fares beginning at 8,625 THB. Book your ride here and enjoy the freedom of a direct, hassle-free journey.
Prices: 8,625 THB
Duration: 10h – 14h ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
On this bus route between Bangkok and Chiang Rai, several departure and arrival stations are available along the way. Travel time depends on the specific stops used, though most journeys fall around 11h to 21h 35m. Buses follow a coordinated schedule running from 09:30 until 20:30, covering most of the day. Fares usually start at 712 to 1,398 THB and can vary slightly depending on the service and stops selected. Consulting the full bus timetable for Bangkok to Chiang Rai helps you compare station options, estimated travel times and available departures before deciding on the most suitable connection.
Cheapest Bus Bangkok to Chiang Rai
712 THB, from Mochit, Bangkok to Bus Terminal 2 Chiang Rai, departure at 17:30, duration 12hFastest Bus Bangkok to Chiang Rai
927 THB, from Mochit, Bangkok to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, departure at some times, duration 11hBus Timetable: Khao San Tara Travel, Bangkok → Bus Terminal 2 Chiang Rai
- 16:00 07:30 15h 30m 1235 THB
Bus Timetable: Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, Bangkok → Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
- 17:00 04:15 11h 15m 1030 THB
Bus Timetable: Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, Bangkok → Mae Sai Bus Terminal, Chiang Rai
- 17:00 05:15 12h 15m 1085 THB
Bus Timetable: Mochit Bus Station Ticket Booth 30 1st Floor, Bangkok → Bus Terminal 2 Chiang Rai
- 19:30 06:45 11h 15m 973 THB
Bus Timetable: Mochit, Bangkok → Ban Du, Chiang Rai
- 17:00 05:35 12h 35m 1135 THB
- 19:40 08:15 12h 35m 1135 THB
Bus Timetable: Mochit, Bangkok → Bus Terminal 2 Chiang Rai
- 17:30 05:30 12h 712 THB
- 19:00 07:00 12h 725 THB
Bus Timetable: Mochit, Bangkok → Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
- 09:30 22:10 12h 40m 1010 THB
- 12:30 01:10 12h 40m 1178 THB
- 16:30 05:10 12h 40m 942 THB
- 17:00 04:00 11h 927 THB
- 17:30 05:30 12h 889 THB
- 18:00 05:00 11h 959 THB
- 18:15 06:55 12h 40m 1300 THB
- 18:30 05:30 11h 927 THB
- 18:40 07:10 12h 30m 1178 THB
- 19:25 06:25 11h 794 THB
- 19:30 07:30 12h 877 THB
- 19:40 08:00 12h 20m 1120 THB
- 19:50 06:50 11h 1236 THB
- 20:30 07:30 11h 1120 THB
Bus Timetable: Mochit, Bangkok → Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai
- 19:00 16:35 21h 35m 791 THB
- 19:10 07:10 12h 1398 THB
Bus Timetable: Mochit, Bangkok → Huai Kai, Mae Sai
- 17:00 06:20 13h 20m 1181 THB
- 17:30 05:15 11h 45m 957 THB
- 19:40 09:00 13h 20m 1181 THB
Bus Timetable: Mochit, Bangkok → Mae Chan, Chiang Rai
- 16:25 05:55 13h 30m 972 THB
- 16:30 06:00 13h 30m 972 THB
- 17:00 06:05 13h 5m 1135 THB
- 17:30 05:00 11h 30m 920 THB
- 19:40 08:45 13h 5m 1135 THB
Bus Timetable: Mochit, Bangkok → Mae Fah Luang, Chiang Rai
- 17:00 05:45 12h 45m 1135 THB
- 19:40 08:25 12h 45m 1135 THB
Bus Timetable: Mochit, Bangkok → Mae Sai
- 16:30 07:00 14h 30m 1012 THB
- 17:00 06:35 13h 35m 1181 THB
- 17:25 06:55 13h 30m 978 THB
- 17:30 05:30 12h 957 THB
- 19:40 09:15 13h 35m 1181 THB
- 20:15 09:45 13h 30m 1303 THB
Bus Timetable: Prachathipat Budsarakam Tour, Pathumthani → Ban Du, Chiang Rai
- 17:20 05:35 12h 15m 1135 THB
- 20:00 08:15 12h 15m 1135 THB
Bus Timetable: Prachathipat Budsarakam Tour, Pathumthani → Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
- 17:20 05:20 12h 1120 THB
- 20:00 08:00 12h 1120 THB
Bus Timetable: Prachathipat Budsarakam Tour, Pathumthani → Huai Kai, Mae Sai
- 17:20 06:20 13h 1181 THB
- 20:00 09:00 13h 1181 THB
Bus Timetable: Prachathipat Budsarakam Tour, Pathumthani → Mae Chan, Chiang Rai
- 17:20 06:05 12h 45m 1135 THB
- 20:00 08:45 12h 45m 1135 THB
Bus Timetable: Prachathipat Budsarakam Tour, Pathumthani → Mae Fah Luang, Chiang Rai
- 17:20 05:45 12h 25m 1135 THB
- 20:00 08:25 12h 25m 1135 THB
Bus Timetable: Prachathipat Budsarakam Tour, Pathumthani → Mae Sai
- 17:20 06:35 13h 15m 1181 THB
- 20:00 09:15 13h 15m 1181 THB
Flight Routes & Schedules from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
- Departing from DMK Don Mueang Airport on a flight to CEI Chiang Rai Airport, you’ll be in the air for approximately 1h 10m to 1h 25m. Ticket prices start at 2,210 to 5,503 THB, with departures from 06:55 until 19:50.
- Leave BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok for CEI Chiang Rai Airport by flight, with the trip taking about 1h 20m to 1h 25m. Services operate from 06:30 until 14:30, and fares are priced from 2,472 to 4,132 THB.
Cheapest & Fastest Flight Bangkok to Chiang Rai
2210 THB, from DMK Don Mueang Airport to CEI Chiang Rai Airport, departure at some times, duration 1h 10mFlight Timetable: BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok → CEI Chiang Rai Airport
- 06:30 07:55 1h 25m 3832 THB
- 06:50 08:10 1h 20m 2472 THB
- 13:30 14:55 1h 25m 4132 THB
- 14:30 15:55 1h 25m 2855 THB
Flight Timetable: DMK Don Mueang Airport → CEI Chiang Rai Airport
- 06:55 08:15 1h 20m 3510 THB
- 08:05 09:30 1h 25m 2452 THB
- 08:10 09:35 1h 25m 2210 THB
- 08:25 09:50 1h 25m 4322 THB
- 12:00 13:25 1h 25m 3106 THB
- 12:35 14:00 1h 25m 2522 THB
- 14:15 15:35 1h 20m 4913 THB
- 17:20 18:45 1h 25m 3106 THB
- 17:50 19:05 1h 15m 5503 THB
- 19:40 20:50 1h 10m 2210 THB
- 19:50 21:05 1h 15m 2667 THB
Charter Routes & Schedules from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
On this private transfer route between Bangkok and Chiang Rai, there are multiple pickup and drop-off points available, giving you the flexibility to start and end your ride where it suits you best. Travel times vary depending on your chosen locations, typically around 10h to 14h. Fares start at 8,625 to 16,993 THB, and departures are fully adaptable to your schedule. Reviewing the available pickup and drop-off options allows you to plan a route that works perfectly with your day and ensures a comfortable, personalized journey Bangkok to Chiang Rai.
Cheapest Charter Bangkok to Chiang Rai
8625 THB, from Don Mueang Airport to Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 10h 30mFastest Charter Bangkok to Chiang Rai
9200 THB, from Don Mueang Airport to Chiang Rai City, departure at --:--, duration 10hCharter Timetable: Bangkok → Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 11h 10925 THB
Charter Timetable: Bangkok → Chiang Saen Border, Chiang Rai
- --:-- --:-- 12h 12535 THB
Charter Timetable: Bangkok → Mai Sai Border, Chiang Rai
- --:-- --:-- 12h 11385 THB
Charter Timetable: Bangkok Town Transfer → Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 10h 25m 16993 THB
Charter Timetable: Bangkok Town Transfer → Chiang Saen Border, Chiang Rai
- --:-- --:-- 12h 30m 14300 THB
Charter Timetable: Bangkok Town Transfer → Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai
- --:-- --:-- 11h 35m 11040 THB
Charter Timetable: Bangkok Town Transfer → Mae Sai Checkpoint, Chiang Rai
- --:-- --:-- 13h 14300 THB
Charter Timetable: Bangkok Town Transfer → Mae Sai Town Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 11h 35m 11040 THB
Charter Timetable: Bangkok Town Transfer → Mai Sai Border, Chiang Rai
- --:-- --:-- 14h 11500 THB
Charter Timetable: Bangkok Transfer → Chiang Rai City
- --:-- --:-- 10h 9200 THB
Charter Timetable: Don Mueang Airport → Chiang Rai Airport
- --:-- --:-- 10h 45m 9499 THB
Charter Timetable: Don Mueang Airport → Chiang Rai City
- --:-- --:-- 10h 9200 THB
Charter Timetable: Don Mueang Airport → Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 10h 30m 8625 THB
Charter Timetable: Don Mueang Airport → Chiang Saen Border, Chiang Rai
- --:-- --:-- 11h 30m 9775 THB
Charter Timetable: Don Mueang Airport → Mai Sai Border, Chiang Rai
- --:-- --:-- 11h 30m 10925 THB
Charter Timetable: Suvarnabhumi Airport → Chiang Rai Airport
- --:-- --:-- 10h 45m 9499 THB
Charter Timetable: Suvarnabhumi Airport → Chiang Rai City
- --:-- --:-- 10h 9200 THB
Charter Timetable: Suvarnabhumi Airport → Chiang Rai Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 11h 30m 10663 THB
Frequently Asked Questions Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Rai.
How long does the Bangkok to Chiang Rai route usually take?
It depends on the transport type and the exact departure point. Flights take about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, while buses usually take about 11 to 21 hours 35 minutes. Charter services range from about 10 to 14 hours.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Rai?
The cheapest listed option is the bus, with fares from 712 to 1,398 THB. Flights are more expensive, starting at 2,210 THB. Charter services cost much more and are not the low-cost choice on this route.
How much does Bangkok to Chiang Rai cost overall?
Prices vary by transport type. Buses cost 712 to 1,398 THB, flights cost 2,210 to 5,503 THB, and charter services cost 8,625 to 16,993 THB. The total range is wide because the route includes both ground and air options.
Which option is the fastest for Bangkok to Chiang Rai?
Flights are the fastest option on this route. The trip takes about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, depending on whether you depart from Don Mueang or Suvarnabhumi. Ground transport takes many hours longer.
Where do buses from Bangkok to Chiang Rai leave from and arrive?
Bus departures are listed from Mochit, Khao San Tara Travel, Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, and a few other Bangkok pickup points. Arrivals include Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, Ban Du, and other stops in Chiang Rai province.
Which airports are used for Bangkok to Chiang Rai flights?
Flights depart from DMK Don Mueang Airport and BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. All flights arrive at CEI Chiang Rai Airport. The flight time is slightly shorter from Don Mueang than from Suvarnabhumi.
How often do flights run from Bangkok to Chiang Rai, and what are the first and last departures?
The schedule shows flights starting at 06:30 and the last departure at 19:50. Frequency is not listed, so the exact spacing between flights is not provided in the context.
What are the first and last bus departures on the Bangkok to Chiang Rai route?
Buses start at 09:30 and the last listed departure is at 20:30. The timetable does not give a fixed frequency, so the spacing between departures is not specified.
How long do buses from Bangkok to Chiang Rai take compared with each other?
Bus times vary a lot by operator and destination. Some trips to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 take about 11 to 12 hours 40 minutes, while some services to Chiang Saen can take up to about 21 hours 35 minutes.
Are there different bus arrival points on the Bangkok to Chiang Rai route?
Yes. Bus arrivals include Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, Mae Chan, Mae Fah Luang, Ban Du, Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, and Bus Terminal 2 Chiang Rai. The arrival point affects the total travel time.
Can I book Bangkok to Chiang Rai tickets online, and where should I look?
Yes. For reservations and ticket searches on this route, use TicketRoutes.com. It lists the available Bangkok to Chiang Rai options and the route details in one place.
Is charter service available for Bangkok to Chiang Rai, and what should I know about it?
Charter service is available, with departures from Bangkok, Don Mueang Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport, and Bangkok transfer points. It arrives at places such as Chiang Rai City, Chiang Rai Airport, Mae Sai, and the Golden Triangle, and takes about 10 to 14 hours.
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