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Trip to Chiang Rai

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Buses from Bangkok to Chiang Rai

🚌 Traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Rai by bus is a convenient option with direct services departing every four hours and taking approximately 11 hours. 🛣️ The route from Bangkok to Chiang Rai covers a distance of 923 km and involves one transfer in Chiang Mai. The first step includes a 10-hour bus ride from Bangkok to Chiang Mai with Greenbus Thailand, followed by a 3-hour connection to Chiang Rai with the same agency. 💰 Ticket prices for the bus between Bangkok and Chiang Rai typically range from $15 to $35, offering budget-friendly transportation for travelers exploring northern Thailand. With reliable services operated by Sombat Tour, passengers can sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights on their way to the beautiful destination of Chiang Rai.

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  • Yes, there is a direct bus service between Bangkok and Chiang Rai. The bus departs from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and arrives at Chiang Rai, with departures every four hours daily. The journey typically takes around 11 hours, providing a convenient and cost-effective way to travel between the two cities.
  • You can catch the bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai at the Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station. This terminal is a well-known transportation hub in Bangkok, making it easily accessible for travelers. The bus services are operated by Sombat Tour, providing a reliable and convenient option for your journey to Chiang Rai.
  • The bus from Bangkok to Chiang Rai, operated by Sombat Tour, arrives at Chiang Rai station.
  • The cost of a bus ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Rai typically ranges from $15 to $35, depending on the bus company, time of booking, and type of seat selected.
  • There is an option for a direct bus service between Bangkok and Chiang Rai, operated by Sombat Tour, departing from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and arriving at Chiang Rai, with services running every four hours daily. Additionally, there are alternative bus routes with transfers through Chiang Mai, totaling a journey time of approximately 27 hours from Bangkok to Chiang Rai.
  • The Bangkok to Chiang Rai buses are typically less crowded during off-peak hours, such as early morning departures or late-night services.
  • The first bus of the day from Bangkok to Chiang Rai typically departs in the early morning, around 6:00 AM. The last bus usually leaves in the late evening, around 10:00 PM. It's important to check the exact schedules with the bus operator, Sombat Tour, to plan your journey accordingly and ensure you catch the desired departure time.

Will you be returning to Bangkok by bus?

If you are on a return bus ride, check the buses from Chiang Rai to Bangkok.

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