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Results from Bangkok to Chiang Rai on Thursday, 24 September 2026
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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FD3205
1h 20m
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19:10
Th, 24/09
BANGKOK DMK |
20:30
Th, 24/09
CHIANG RAI CEI |
1,423 ฿
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SL544
1h 25m
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18:30
Th, 24/09
BANGKOK DMK |
19:55
Th, 24/09
CHIANG RAI CEI |
1,533 ฿
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VZ134
1h 25m
|
18:00
Th, 24/09
BANGKOK BKK |
19:25
Th, 24/09
CHIANG RAI CEI |
1,667 ฿
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DD100
1h 25m
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08:40
Th, 24/09
BANGKOK DMK |
10:05
Th, 24/09
CHIANG RAI CEI |
1,761 ฿
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VZ132
1h 25m
|
13:30
Th, 24/09
BANGKOK BKK |
14:55
Th, 24/09
CHIANG RAI CEI |
1,856 ฿
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DD104
1h 25m
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14:35
Th, 24/09
BANGKOK DMK |
16:00
Th, 24/09
CHIANG RAI CEI |
2,244 ฿
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FD3209
1h 25m
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11:15
Th, 24/09
BANGKOK DMK |
12:40
Th, 24/09
CHIANG RAI CEI |
2,503 ฿
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FD3201
1h 25m
|
08:25
Th, 24/09
BANGKOK DMK |
09:50
Th, 24/09
CHIANG RAI CEI |
2,821 ฿
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How to get from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
There are two ways to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Rai: by plane and by bus.
How far is Bangkok from Chiang Rai?
The travel distance between Bangkok and Chiang Rai is 792 km. There are two options to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Rai: taking a flight or a bus.
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Chiang Rai?
It takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get from Bangkok to Chiang Rai by plane and 11-13 hours by bus.
The plane usually departs and arrives on time. Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.
How to get from Bangkok to Chiang Rai by plane
What types of airlines operate the route Bangkok to Chiang Rai?
There are four domestic airlines flying the route Bangkok to Chiang Rai, four low-cost carriers: Nok Air (DD), Thai Air Asia (FD), Thai Lion Air (SL) and Thai VietJet Air (VZ).
For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Thailand.
Where do flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai depart?
Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai depart from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.
Where do flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai arrive?
Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai arrive at Chiang Rai Airport (CEI).
How to get from Bangkok to Chiang Rai by bus
What types of buses operate the route Bangkok to Chiang Rai?
There are two bus companies running the route Bangkok to Chiang Rai.
Bangkok Busline operates seated buses.
Budsarakam Tour operates seated buses.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Thailand.
Where do buses from Bangkok to Chiang Rai depart?
Most buses from Bangkok to Chiang Rai depart from Mo Chit Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) located in 798 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Khwaeng Chatuchak, Khet Chatuchak, Bangkok.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.
Where do buses from Bangkok to Chiang Rai arrive?
Most buses from Bangkok to Chiang Rai arrive at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 located in Phahonyothin Road, San Sai, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai.
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Where to travel next from Chiang Rai
From Chiang Rai, you can go by bus to Chiang Mai and Bangkok, or fly to Bangkok.