All about buses to Chiang Rai
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Chiang Rai? Compare all 12 coach companies to Chiang Rai and find out departure and arrival times, all 14 coach stations in Chiang Rai, travel times and of course the best prices for the 58 daily buses to Chiang Rai.
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| Country | Thailand |
| Bus connections | 58 |
| bus stations | 14 |
| cheapest ride | £6 |
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| Other companies are Budsarakam Tour, Budsarakham Tour, Cherdchai Tour, Kasemthara Tour, Kingdom Tour, Sukhothai Wintour and 2 more. | |
Cheap bus tickets to Chiang Rai
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GreenBus007:00Chiang MaiArcade Coach StationChiang RaiBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from GreenBus goes from Arcade Coach Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 05/05/2026 07:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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Sukhothai Wintour7h 30m009:30SukhothaiBus Terminal17:00Chiang RaiBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Sukhothai Wintour goes from Bus Terminal, Sukhothai (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 09:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 02/05/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Kingdom Tour009:50PhitsanulokBus Terminal 1Chiang RaiBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Kingdom Tour goes from Bus Terminal 1, Phitsanulok (Thailand) at 08/05/2026 09:50:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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Cherdchai Tour16h 12m017:30BangkokMo Chit Bus Terminal09:42Chiang RaiBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Cherdchai Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 08/05/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 09/05/2026 09:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 12m
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Budsarakam Tour16h 18m017:40Pathum ThaniRangsit09:58Chiang RaiMae Fa Luang District0EconomyA Bus from Budsarakam Tour goes from Rangsit, Pathum Thani (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 17:40:00 to Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 03/05/2026 09:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 18m
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Nakhonchai Air019:01BangkokSouthern Bus TerminalChiang RaiBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Nakhonchai Air goes from Southern Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 19:01:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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Bangkok Busline17h 6m009:30BangkokMo Chit Bus Terminal02:36Chiang RaiBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Bangkok Busline goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 09:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 03/05/2026 02:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 6m
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Transport Co12h 0m020:00BangkokMo Chit Bus Terminal08:00Chiang RaiBus Terminal 20BasicA Bus from Transport Co goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 20:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 03/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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Budsarakham Tour12h 0m017:20Pathum ThaniKhlong Rangsit05:20Chiang RaiBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from Budsarakham Tour goes from Khlong Rangsit, Pathum Thani (Thailand) at 03/05/2026 17:20:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 04/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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Kasemthara Tour12h 30m018:40BangkokMo Chit Bus Terminal07:10Chiang RaiBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from Kasemthara Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 18:40:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 03/05/2026 07:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Budsarakam Tour16h 39m017:00BangkokMo Chit Bus Terminal09:39Chiang RaiBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Budsarakam Tour goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 17:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 03/05/2026 09:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 39m
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Nakhonchai Air019:46BangkokFuture Park Bus StopChiang RaiBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Nakhonchai Air goes from Future Park Bus Stop, Bangkok (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 19:46:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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Tara Tour and Travel11h 15m017:30BangkokMo Chit Bus Terminal04:45Chiang RaiBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Tara Tour and Travel goes from Mo Chit Bus Terminal, Bangkok (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 17:30:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 03/05/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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Tour with Thai11h 30m008:00AyutthayaWat Ayothaya Coach Stop19:30Chiang RaiBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Tour with Thai goes from Wat Ayothaya Coach Stop, Ayutthaya (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 08:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 02/05/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Cheap Carpooling to Chiang Rai
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Terminal Green Pai4h 30m009:00Chiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City13:30Chiang RaiCentral Plaza0Premium EconomyA Car from Terminal Green Pai goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 09:00:00 to Central Plaza, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 02/05/2026 13:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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K Buddy3h 30m009:00Chiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City12:30Chiang RaiCentral Plaza0Premium EconomyA Car from K Buddy goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 09:00:00 to Central Plaza, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 02/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Yortdoy Travel4h 0m009:00Chiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City13:00Chiang RaiCentral Plaza0Premium EconomyA Car from Yortdoy Travel goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 09:00:00 to Central Plaza, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 02/05/2026 13:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Banana Leaf Tour3h 30m009:00Chiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City12:30Chiang RaiBus Terminal 10Premium EconomyA Car from Banana Leaf Tour goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 02/05/2026 09:00:00 to Bus Terminal 1, Chiang Rai (Thailand) arriving at 02/05/2026 12:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Chiang Rai over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Chiang Rai which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Chiang Rai.
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FAQs about the bus route to Chiang Rai
Is there a direct coach to Chiang Rai?
Whether there is a direct coach route to Chiang Rai depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Chiang Rai. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Chiang Rai?
Depending on which provider you travel to Chiang Rai with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to Chiang Rai have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Drinks and Snacks. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Chiang Rai on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in Chiang Rai?
There is a total of 14 coach stops in Chiang Rai. Most coaches stop at Bus Terminal 2. Check out our map of Chiang Rai to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to Chiang Rai?
There are 12 coach providers going to Chiang Rai: GreenBus, Bangkok Busline, Transport Co, Nakhonchai Air, Cherdchai Tour, Tara Tour and Travel, Budsarakam Tour, Kasemthara Tour, Budsarakham Tour, Sukhothai Wintour, Tour with Thai and Kingdom Tour
How can I find the best coach deals to Chiang Rai?
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How much could I save by comparing coaches to Chiang Rai?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Chiang Rai. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
To find the cheapest offer to Chiang Rai, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.
Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Chiang Rai?
CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 58 daily connections from 12 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Chiang Rai. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.
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The most searched bus routes to Chiang Rai
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chiang Rai. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
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Bus tickets are usually cheaper, but if you are in a hurry, a train or a flight may be the better option for your travels. Travel smarter by comparing prices and schedules for all available modes of transport! Here you are the most popular routes to Chiang Rai.
Cities near Chiang Rai
Cities in and around Chiang Rai, such as Mae Sai, Phayao and Chiang Khong, are also served by national and international coaches. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Where timetables are available, we will also show other modes of transport in the local network.
