Chiang Rai to Bangkok Bus: Book Your Seat for Less
Chiang Rai to Bangkok
Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai to Bangkok Route Summary
Chiang Rai to Bangkok bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: bus and plane. We found up to 43 bus departures, including 43 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Chiang Rai at 13:00h, arriving at Bangkok at 01:40h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 19:00h, arriving at 06:00h the following day. For faster travel, 18 flights are available daily.
Departure station and country
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Travel Distance
496 mi
Average Trip Duration
11h 22min
Total Departures
43
Popular Operators
Bangkok Busline, Cherdchai Tour
Lowest Price
$21
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Chiang Rai to Bangkok:
17:46
Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
12h 10min
05:56
Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
23.67
HRK
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17:46
Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
10h 10min
04:56
Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
24.61
HRK
Best offer on 29. Mar
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18:00
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
11h 0min
05:00
Mochit
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
23.33
HRK
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18:30
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
9h 0min
04:30
Mochit
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
20.77
HRK
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19:00
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
11h 0min
06:00
Mochit
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
31.08
HRK
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Traveling by bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok
The shortest travel distance between Chiang Rai and Bangkok is 496 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 18:15 has a travel time of 09:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:45h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bangkok earlier, there are 43 overnight buses from Chiang Rai to Bangkok. The overnight buses depart between 13:00 and 19:00 and arrive between 01:40 and 06:40 the following day. Given the fact that both the distance and travel time between the two stations is 496 mi and 10:42 respectively, all the bus departures for this route will include overnight travel. You can see some of them below.
17:46
Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
12h 10min
05:56
Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
23.67
HRK
Best offer on 21. Mar
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17:46
Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair
10h 10min
04:56
Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
24.61
HRK
Best offer on 29. Mar
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18:00
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
11h 0min
05:00
Mochit
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
23.33
HRK
Best offer on 21. Mar
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18:30
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
9h 0min
04:30
Mochit
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
20.77
HRK
Best offer on 29. Mar
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19:00
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
11h 0min
06:00
Mochit
M-TICKET
ECO
FRIENDLY
from
31.08
HRK
Best offer on 21. Mar
pick a date
Bus companies
There is a total of 6 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have been rated 2 times. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.
Cherdchai Tour
Kasemthara Tour
Departure and arrival stations
If you're wanting more detailed information about either Chiang Rai or Bangkok, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
Cheapest ticket prices
Adult ticket: $21 (One-Way) or $42 (Return).
2 like-minded travellers have taken the time to leave their thoughts and review their trip from Chiang Rai to Bangkok. The average rating based on recent reviews is 5.6. You can read a few of the user submitted reviews for the companies operating the route below.
Other popular destinations from Chiang Rai
If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Chiang Rai, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Bangkok
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Bangkok, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Other ways of traveling between Chiang Rai and Bangkok
In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Bangkok below.Planes from Chiang Rai to Bangkok
If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Chiang Rai to Bangkok, there are also some air options available. We currently have 18 daily departures from the Chiang Rai (Airport) located approximately 6 km from Chiang Rai.Chiang Rai to Bangkok Bus Summary
| Route Overview | Key Info |
|---|---|
| Departure Station | Chiang Rai |
| Destination Station | Bangkok |
| Daily Departures | Over 43 bus departures , including more than 43 night buses. |
| Earliest Departures | 01:00 PM |
| Latest Departure | 07:00 PM |
| Travel Distance | 496 mi |
| Travel Time | 11:22 |
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