BANGKOK TO CHIANG RAI: By Train, Bus or plane

Chiang Rai is a combination of natural and cultural wonders. While the province’s western and northern regions are dominated by mountains and jungles, the eastern portion is shaped by river plains. mountain hiking, jungle trekking, temple-hopping, and exploring heritage sites are some of the popular activities and things to do in Chiang Rai.

It is the northernmost province in Thailand, sharing borders with countries Myanmar to the north and Laos to the east. The province is also part of Southeast Asia’s so-called golden triangle where the borders of three countries — Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos — meet at the junction of Ruak and Mekong Rivers. The primary set-off point to Chiang Rai is Thailand’s capital, Bangkok.

The golden triangle viewed from Thailand’s Sop Ruak viewpoint.
Bangkok is one of the transportation and tourism hubs in Southeast Asia, specifically the Banana Pancake trail (famous among Western backpackers). The distance between Chiang Rai and Bangkok is over 800 kilometers. From the capital, you can reach Chiang Rai by air, by land (bus or private car), and by train (from a station in Lampang or Chiang Mai).

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Bangkok Airways at Suvarnabhumi Airport
This is the fastest and most convenient option. Mae Fah Luang international airport (CEI), also called Chiang Rai international Airport, is the gateway to the province. The airport is located in Chiang Rai city, which is strategically situated at the heart of the province. The city center is still eight kilometers from the airport. aside from Bangkok, the airport also links the province of Chiang Rai to Phuket and some parts of China, including Macau and Hong Kong.

It connects to Bangkok — both Suvarnabhumi airport (BKK) and Don Mueang airport (DMK) — by several airline companies plying the Chiang Rai-Bangkok route daily. Fares to Chiang Rai from Bangkok are relatively cheap. one of the trusted airlines serving this route is Bangkok Airways.

If you are flying to Chiang Rai by means of Bangkok Airways, Suvarnabhumi airport will be your set-off point. The reflected airfare is inclusive of complimentary 20kg baggage allowance and in-flight meal/snack. Bangkok Airways was awarded the World’s best regional airline 2019 and best regional airline in Asia 2019 by Skytrax.飛行時間は1〜1.5時間です。

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This is a cheaper option but takes long hours of travel. There are two bus terminals in Chiang Rai City — Bus terminal 1 (old) and Bus terminal 2 (new).

Bus terminal 1. located at the city center near the night Bazaar: Prasopsook Road, Tambon Wiang, Chiang Rai. This is the hub for most of the provincial buses traveling to and from any towns in Chiang Rai. the most famous is the Greenbus, the private company which operates generally in northern Thailand.

Bus terminal 2. located 7km from the city center (10-15 mins): Phahonyothin Road, Tambon San Sai, Chiang Rai. Long-distance buses or highway buses coming from other provinces in Thailand including Bangkok stop here. So if you are coming from Bangkok, you will most likely arrive at the new bus terminal. If you want to go to the city center, you can take the songthaews to go to Bus terminal 1. Songthaews are covered pickup truck shuttle, similar to the Philippines’ jeepney. The fare is around THB 20 per person.

Here are some of the details on how to go to Chiang Rai from Bangkok by bus.

Departure point from Bangkok: northern Bus terminal Bangkok (also called Mo Chit Bus Terminal). This is near Chatuchak Market, so that would be your landmark. The nearest train station is the BTS Mo Chit Station. other departure points are Sombat excursion office Vibhavadi and Siam first excursion at Pracha Niwet 1 for those who will opt to get on a private bus tour. Generally, Mo Chit Bus terminal is your jump-off point.

Bus Types: here are the normal bus types — VIP/First Class, air-conditioned/Second class, non-air-conditioned/standard/ordinary.

Bus Fare: The fare will depend on what type of bus you will book. The prices may vary and change without prior notice, depending on the season too. Normally, the fare ranges from THB 400 to THB 900.

Where to get Ticket: You may get your ticket at the departure terminal or from any travel agencies (you just have to be discerning to avoid getting scammed). during height season (November-May), it is recommended to book your ticket in development or to do it online to avoid long queues and safe your seat. If you will book online, you can use 12Go, a content aggregator site where you can see different bus companies offering the route and compare the fares and inclusions.

Bus Operators: here are some of the bus companies running the Bangkok-Chiang Rai route — Bangkok Busline, Budsarakam Tour, Siam First, and Sombat Tour.

Travel Duration: 10-12 hours (overnight bus) / 12-14 hours (day bus)

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現在、バンコクからチェンライまでの直接列車ルートはありません。チェンマイ鉄道駅またはナホンランパン駅のいずれかでチェンライへのバス移動を行う必要があります。ラピッド、エクスプレス、スペシャルエクスプレス、地元/普通の列車があります。運賃とスケジュールについては、タイの州鉄道を確認できます。 Bangkok-Chiang MaiまたはBangkok-Lampangルートのノーザンラインオプションをクリックします。

チェンマイ経由：列車でバンコクからチェンマイまでの移動時間は、交通と道路の状態に応じて2〜4時間続く可能性のあるチェンライまでの11〜13時間とチェンライまでのバスに乗ることができます。列車運賃はTHB 120-600で、バス料金はTHB 300前後です。

ランパン経由：バンコクからランパンまでの列車での移動時間は9〜11時間で、交通と道路の状態に応じて3〜5時間かかる可能性のあるチェンライへのバスに乗ることができます。列車運賃はTHB 100-500で、バス料金はTHB 400前後です。

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