How to travel from Khon Kaen to Chiang Rai, Thailand

There are several options for getting from Khon Kaen to Chiang Rai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 580 ($16) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,850 ($105).

The distance between Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai is around 712km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470km (292 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Khon Kaen to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx THB 3,850 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 580 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai. We recommend that you fly from Khon Kaen (KKC) to Chiang Rai (CEI). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 13hrs.

Sombat Tour and Esan Tour run regular bus services between Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes you can fly from Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai. Flights depart from Khon Kaen (KKC) and arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI) - via Don Muang (DMK). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Khon Kaen to Chiang Rai. There is however a flight that goes via Don Muang (DMK). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Khon Kaen to Chiang Rai typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Khon Kaen (KKC) 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.

Yes it is possible to drive from Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai. The distance is around 713km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Khon Kaen to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around THB 3,850 ($105).