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.
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.
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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