Bangkok to Chiang Rai Bus Schedule and Bus Fare
| Bus Operator |
First Bus |
Last Bus |
No.of Trip |
Depart Day |
Fare From |
| Bangkok Busline |
09:30 |
20:30 |
2 |
M T W T F S S |
THB 697 |
| Budsarakam |
17:00 |
19:50 |
10 |
M T W T F S S |
THB 758 |
| Cherdchai Tour North |
17:30 |
19:30 |
3 |
M T W T F S S |
THB 650 |
| Nakhonchai Air |
19:01 |
20:25 |
6 |
M T W T F S S |
THB 813 |
| Sombat Tour (Removed) |
07:00 |
20:15 |
25 |
M T W T F S S |
THB 626 |
| Transport Co Ltd (999) |
17:30 |
19:30 |
19 |
M T W T F S S |
THB 643 |
Bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
| Cheapest Price | ฿ 626 |
| Distance | 838 km |
| Est. Duration | 11 hours 39 minutes |
| No. of Operator | 6 operators |
Popular Bus Company from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is one of the favourite bus routes for locals and tourists. Chiang Rai is a popular tourist destination in Thailand. The famous Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai is a must-visit attraction. It’s an area where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar collide with Mekong River dividing the borders of Thailand and Laos.
How to Get from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Many locals and tourists prefer to take bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai.
There is no direct train service from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and the closest train station to Chiang Rai is at Chiang Mai.
Meanwhile, flight is much more expensive unless you are able to buy few months ahead during promotion. Usually one way flight budget airline ticket is in the range of THB 1,500 to THB 2,500
How Long is the Journey to get from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Duration for bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai takes about 11-12 hours for overnight bus.
The trick for taking bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is to take the overnight bus, so that you do not spend so much time on the road. The bus will have a few stops for food and toilet for passengers.
How Far is Bangkok to Chiang Rai
The route distance between Bangkok and Chiang Rai is about 795 km.
Bus Operator for Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Bangkok Busline, Indra Tour, Budsarakam Tour and Nakhonchai Air are the few bus operators who provide the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai.
Bus service from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is very frequent and runs from 9.30 am until 20:30 pm. Please note that there is no afternoon bus service available from Bangkok to Chiang Rai.
How much is the Bus Fare from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Bus fare from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is reasonably priced in the range of THB 689 to THB 760.
Where is the Boarding Point in Bangkok
Most of the boarding point in Bangkok is located at Bangkok Bus Terminal (Morchit 2).
Meanwhile, the boarding point for Nakhonchai Air bus is located at their own terminal, Nakhonchaiair Bus Station(Bangkok).
Where is the Arrival Point in Chiang Rai
The arrival points in Chiang Rai is located at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal.
How do I Book Bus Service from Bangkok to Chiang Rai?
You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you would rather not do that, you can visit www.busonlineticket.co.th and book your seat within 5 minutes.
How can I make an online bus ticket booking in Thailand?
You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Thailand by logging on to the official website of BusOnlineTicket which is https://www.busonlineticket.co.th/. The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
