Which bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Bangkok to Chiang Rai. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Sombat, Nakhonchai Air or Budsarakam Tour. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Cherdchai Tour | 19:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 14/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Bangkok Busline | 17h 6m | 09:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 02:36 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 14/12/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 15/12/2025 02:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 6m
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| Transport Co | 18:30 | Bangkok | Southern Bus Terminal | 18:30 | Chiang Rai | Pha Ngam | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Transport Co goes from Southern Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 14/12/2025 18:30:00 to Pha Ngam, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 14/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Budsarakam Tour | 16h 39m | 17:00 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 09:39 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from Budsarakam Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 14/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 15/12/2025 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 39m
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| Kasemthara Tour | 18:40 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from Kasemthara Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 14/12/2025 18:40:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Cherdchai Tour | 19:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 15/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Sombat | 08:15 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Sombat goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 15/12/2025 08:15:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Bangkok Busline | 17h 6m | 09:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 02:36 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 15/12/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 16/12/2025 02:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 6m
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| Transport Co | 18:30 | Bangkok | Southern Bus Terminal | 18:30 | Chiang Rai | Pha Ngam | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Transport Co goes from Southern Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 15/12/2025 18:30:00 to Pha Ngam, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Budsarakam Tour | 16h 39m | 17:00 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 09:39 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from Budsarakam Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 15/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 16/12/2025 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 39m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Cherdchai Tour | 19:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 16/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Bangkok Busline | 17h 6m | 09:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 02:36 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 16/12/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 17/12/2025 02:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 6m
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| Transport Co | 18:30 | Bangkok | Southern Bus Terminal | 18:30 | Chiang Rai | Pha Ngam | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Transport Co goes from Southern Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 16/12/2025 18:30:00 to Pha Ngam, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Sombat | 08:15 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Sombat goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 16/12/2025 08:15:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Budsarakam Tour | 16h 39m | 17:00 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 09:39 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from Budsarakam Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 16/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 17/12/2025 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 39m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Cherdchai Tour | 19:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 17/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Sombat | 08:15 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Sombat goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 17/12/2025 08:15:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Bangkok Busline | 17h 6m | 09:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 02:36 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 17/12/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 18/12/2025 02:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 6m
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| Transport Co | 18:30 | Bangkok | Southern Bus Terminal | 18:30 | Chiang Rai | Pha Ngam | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Transport Co goes from Southern Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 17/12/2025 18:30:00 to Pha Ngam, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Budsarakam Tour | 16h 39m | 17:00 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 09:39 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from Budsarakam Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 17/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 18/12/2025 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 39m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Cherdchai Tour | 19:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 18/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Bangkok Busline | 17h 6m | 09:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 02:36 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 18/12/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 6m
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| Transport Co | 18:30 | Bangkok | Southern Bus Terminal | 18:30 | Chiang Rai | Pha Ngam | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Transport Co goes from Southern Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 18/12/2025 18:30:00 to Pha Ngam, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Sombat | 11h 0m | 19:25 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 06:25 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £17 |
A Bus from Sombat goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 18/12/2025 19:25:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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| Budsarakam Tour | 16h 39m | 17:00 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 09:39 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from Budsarakam Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 18/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 39m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Cherdchai Tour | 19:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 19/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Bangkok Busline | 17h 6m | 09:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 02:36 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 19/12/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 6m
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| Transport Co | 12h 0m | 17:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 05:30 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Basic | £17 |
A Bus from Transport Co goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 19/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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| Budsarakam Tour | 16h 39m | 17:00 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 09:39 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from Budsarakam Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 19/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 39m
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| Kasemthara Tour | 18:40 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £19 |
A Bus from Kasemthara Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 19/12/2025 18:40:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Cherdchai Tour | 19:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £15 |
A Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 20/12/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Bangkok Busline | 17h 6m | 09:30 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 02:36 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 20/12/2025 09:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 21/12/2025 02:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 6m
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| Transport Co | 18:30 | Bangkok | Southern Bus Terminal | 18:30 | Chiang Rai | Pha Ngam | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Transport Co goes from Southern Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 20/12/2025 18:30:00 to Pha Ngam, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Sombat | 08:15 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 00:00 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £16 |
A Bus from Sombat goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 20/12/2025 08:15:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Budsarakam Tour | 16h 39m | 17:00 | Bangkok | Mo Chit Bus Terminal | 09:39 | Chiang Rai | Bus Terminal 2 | Economy | £18 |
A Bus from Budsarakam Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 20/12/2025 17:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 39m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is £15 on 21/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bangkok and Chiang Rai?
All facts for Bangkok to Chiang Rai bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like Sombat, Nakhonchai Air and Budsarakam Tour that travel daily 58 times by bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai in one click. Book your Bangkok to Chiang Rai bus ticket starting from £15!
| Cheapest Bus | £15 |
| Fastest Bus | 11h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 09:30 |
| Latest Coach | 20:35 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 58 Ø |
| Distance | 693.0 km |
| Coach Companies | Sombat, Nakhonchai Air, Budsarakam Tour, Bangkok Busline, Cherdchai Tour, Kasemthara Tour, Budsarakham Tour, Transport Co and Tara Tour and Travel |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Rai?
Every day, 58 buses from 9 coach companies leave Bangkok for Chiang Rai. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 14/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Book the ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Rai in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bangkok to Chiang Rai, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bangkok to Chiang Rai are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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Bangkok Busline from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Here you will find the key facts about the Bangkok Busline bus route Bangkok to Chiang Rai:
| Cheapest Price | £16 |
| Fastest Coach | 11h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 09:30 |
| Last Coach | 20:30 |
| Daily Connections | 7 Ø |
| Found on | 14/12/2025 |
Budsarakam Tour from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Here you will find the key facts about the Budsarakam Tour bus route Bangkok to Chiang Rai:
| Cheapest Price | £18 |
| Fastest Coach | 16h 39m |
| Earliest Coach | 17:00 |
| Last Coach | 19:50 |
| Daily Connections | 8 Ø |
| Found on | 11/12/2025 |
Nakhonchai Air from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Here you will find the key facts about the Nakhonchai Air bus route Bangkok to Chiang Rai:
| Cheapest Price | £19 |
| Fastest Coach | 11h 49m |
| Earliest Coach | 19:01 |
| Last Coach | 20:25 |
| Daily Connections | 9 Ø |
| Found on | 14/12/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Bangkok and Chiang Rai
Here is a map with all coach stations in Bangkok and Chiang Rai. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bangkok to Chiang Rai
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