How to travel from Kamala Beach to Chiang Rai, Thailand

The distance between Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai is around 1,367km (849 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kamala Beach to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Chiang RaiKamala Beach if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chiang Rai (CEI).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,580($71)
Operated by

Thai Vietjet Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Chiang Rai.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,745($48)
Operated by

Greenbus Thailand

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ban Takhun then take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Den Chai then take the bus to Chiang Rai.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,360($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chiang Rai.

  • Duration23h 15m
  • Distance1,617km (1,005 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai

There are several options for getting from Kamala Beach to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 1,745 ($48) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,580 ($71).

The distance between Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai is around 1,367km (849 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,321km (821 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamala Beach to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx THB 2,580 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,745 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chiang Rai (CEI). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kamala Beach to Chiang Rai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phuket Town, Sino House and Old Phuket Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Greenbus Thailand run regular bus services between Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Thai Vietjet Air, Nok Air, Thai Smile and Thai AirAsia fly between Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and and arrive into Chiang Rai (CEI). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Kamala Beach to Chiang Rai typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and and arrive into Chiang Rai (CEI).

The closest major airport to Chiang Rai is Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) (CEI) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Chiang Rai. Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) (CNX) and Nan Airport (NNT) (NNT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kamala Beach and Chiang Rai. The distance is around 1,617km (1,005 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamala Beach to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around THB 2,580 ($71).

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Transport options from Kamala Beach to Chiang Rai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 30m
THB 2,580($71)
every 4 hours1,367km (849 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
THB 1,745($48)
once daily1,652km (1,026 miles)
Bus and Train
24hrs
THB 2,360($65)
once daily1,693km (1,052 miles)
Drive
23h 15m
THB 5,195($145)
on demand1,617km (1,005 miles)

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Airports near Chiang Rai

The following major airports near Chiang Rai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

CEI
Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Chiang Rai
CNX
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
International Airport
Distance
133km (82 miles) from Chiang Rai
NNT
Nan Airport (NNT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Chiang Rai