By public bus it takes from 11 to 12 hours to travel 774 km from Bangkok to Chiang Rai. You can also fly fron Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi Airports in Bangkok to Chiang Rai Airports with Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air and Bangkok Air.
Bus Timetable from Bangkok to Chiang Rai
Click on the Bangkok – Chiang Rai link in the timetable below for more information and to buy tickets.
| Bangkok - Chiang Rai ฿ 712–1,282 11h – 21h 35m | |
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| Bangkok - Mae Sai ฿ 765–1,195 12h – 22h 5m | |
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Bus Station in Bangkok
Bus services to Chiang Rai depart from Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal at 798 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Khwaeng Chatuchak, Khet Chatuchak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10900, Thailand.
Arrival in Chiang Rai
Bus services from Bangkok terminate at Chiang Rai Bus Station 2, Phahonyothin Rd, Tambon San Sai, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000.
About Chiang Rai
You can travel direct from Bangkok to Chiang Rai by bus or plane. Thailand’s railway services reach as far north as Chiang Mai.
Travel by Train to Chiang Rai
If you want to travel by train from Bangkok to Chiang Rai you can then you can book a train to Chiang Mai and then take a bus for the last part of the journey to Chiang Rai.
Wat Huay Pla Kang in Chiang RaiTourism in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is an old city dating back to the 13th century when it was the capital city of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. The modern day city of Chiang Rai has a population of over 70,000 and is a popular tourist destination. Visitors come to Chiang Rai both to explore the city itself and to stay in Chiang Rai as a base for exploring nearby attractions such as the Golden Triangle where Thailand borders both Laos and Myanmar.
Temples in Chiang Rai
The city’s most famous attractions are its temples. Chiang Rai has two particularly interesting temples, the White Temple and the Black Temple, which are recent additions to the city and designed by well known Thai artists.
Night Bazaar in Chiang Rai
In the evening head to the Night Bazaar where you can choose inexpensive food from a choice of other 50 food stalls selling a wide range of Thai and international dishes.