How to travel from Chiang Rai to Bangkok, Thailand

There are several options for getting from Chiang Rai to Bangkok by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 655 ($18) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 1,125 ($31).

The distance between Chiang Rai and Bangkok is around 709km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 674km (419 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Chiang Rai and Bangkok by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chiang Rai to Bangkok is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx THB 1,125 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Chiang Rai and Bangkok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 655 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Chiang Rai and Bangkok. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK). instead which will take 2hrs.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chiang Rai and Bangkok. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chiang Rai and Bangkok with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 12hrs.

Sombat Tour, The Transport Company and Bangkok Busline run regular bus services between Chiang Rai and Bangkok. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes you can fly from Chiang Rai and Bangkok. Flights depart from Chiang Rai (CEI) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Chiang Rai and Bangkok with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Smile, Nok Air and Thai Lion Mentari fly between Chiang Rai and Bangkok. Flights depart from Chiang Rai (CEI) and and arrive into Suvarnabhumi (BKK). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Chiang Rai to Bangkok typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Chiang Rai (CEI) and and arrive into Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

The closest major airport to Bangkok is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) which is approximately 22km (13 miles) from Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) and U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Chiang Rai and Bangkok. The distance is around 785km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiang Rai to Bangkok is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around THB 1,125 ($31).