Bangkok to Chiang Rai Bus
Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai to Bangkok
Bangkok to Chiang Rai Route Summary
Bangkok to Chiang Rai bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 71 daily bus departures available, including 71 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bangkok bus station at 07:00h, arriving at Chiang Rai bus station at 19:20h the same day. While latest bus departs at 20:30h, arriving at 07:30h the following day.
Arrival station and country
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Travel Distance
496 mi
Average Trip Duration
13h 15min
Total Departures
71
Popular Operators
Sombat Tour, Bangkok Busline
Lowest Price
$21
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Bangkok to Chiang Rai:
09:30
Bangkok
12h 40min
DIRECT
22:10
Chiang Rai
from
20.2854
HRK
Best offer on 15. Apr
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16:00
Khao San Tara Travel
15h 30min
07:30
Bus Terminal 2 Chiang Rai
from
27.52
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 15. Apr
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19:00
Bangkok
12h 30min
DIRECT
07:30
Chiang Rai
from
23.8673
HRK
Best offer on 15. Apr
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20:15
Bangkok
13h 30min
DIRECT
09:45
Chiang Rai
from
32.34
HRK
Best offer on 17. Apr
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20:05
Bangkok
11h 25min
DIRECT
07:30
Chiang Rai
from
19.0821
HRK
Best offer on 15. Apr
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Getting from Bangkok and Chiang Rai by bus
The shortest travel distance between Bangkok and Chiang Rai is 496 mi. The fastest bus 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 toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Chiang Rai earlier, there
are over 50 night buses from Bangkok to Chiang Rai.
The overnight buses depart between 16:00 and 20:30 and arrive between 04:00 and 09:45
the following day.
Since the travel time between the two stations is 10:42, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
16:00
Khao San Tara Travel
15h 30min
07:30
Bus Terminal 2 Chiang Rai
from
27.52
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 15. Apr
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19:00
Bangkok
12h 30min
DIRECT
07:30
Chiang Rai
from
23.8673
HRK
Best offer on 15. Apr
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20:15
Bangkok
13h 30min
DIRECT
09:45
Chiang Rai
from
32.34
HRK
Best offer on 17. Apr
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20:05
Bangkok
11h 25min
DIRECT
07:30
Chiang Rai
from
19.0821
HRK
Best offer on 15. Apr
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19:50
Bangkok
12h 45min
DIRECT
08:35
Chiang Rai
from
23.0889
HRK
Best offer on 15. Apr
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Bus companies operating the Bangkok to Chiang Rai route
There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 3 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Bangkok or Chiang Rai bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $21 (One-Way) or $42 (Return).
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 users' review of the bus company below.
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Other popular destinations from Bangkok
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Bangkok, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Chiang Rai
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Chiang Rai, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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