Chiang Rai to Bangkok Bus and Coach
Chiang Rai to Bangkok
Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai to Bangkok Route Overview
Chiang Rai to Bangkok bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 29 daily bus departures available, including 29 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Chiang Rai at 10:30h, arriving at Bangkok at 23:10h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 19:05h, arriving at 05:35h the following day.
Departure station and country
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Travel Distance
496 mi
Average Trip Duration
12h 15min
Total Departures
29
Popular Operators
Sombat Tour, Bangkok Busline
Lowest Price
£18
Transportation Options
Coach, Plane
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Traveling by coach from Chiang Rai to Bangkok
The shortest travel distance between Chiang Rai and Bangkok is 496 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 19:05 has a travel time of 10:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 14:00h. 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 Bangkok earlier, there
are 29 overnight coaches from Chiang Rai to Bangkok.
The overnight coaches depart between 13:00 and 19:05 and arrive between 01:40 and 06:30
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 Chiang Rai to Bangkok route
There are 5 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 2 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Chiang Rai or Bangkok coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: £18 (One-Way) or £36 (Return).
2 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Chiang Rai to Bangkok. The average rating is 5.6. You can read the reviews below.
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Other popular destinations from Chiang Rai
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Chiang Rai, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Bangkok
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Bangkok, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between Chiang Rai and Bangkok?
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When do the first and last buses leave Chiang Rai?
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