Bangkok to Chiang Rai bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 71 daily bus departures available, including 71 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bangkok at 07:00h, arriving at Chiang Rai at 19:20h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:30h, arriving at 07:30h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Bangkok and Chiang Rai is 496 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 19:25 has a travel time of 11:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 15:30h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Chiang Rai earlier, there
are over 50 overnight coaches from Bangkok to Chiang Rai.
The overnight coaches depart between 16:00 and 20:30 and arrive between 04:00 and 09:45
the following day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 10:42, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Bangkok to Chiang Rai route
There are 8 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 3 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.
3 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Bangkok to Chiang Rai. The average rating is 7.3. You can read the reviews below.
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