Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Bangkok (BKK)

Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Bangkok (BKK)

Chiang Rai Airport
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Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok Destination Reviews

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Isabelle D
Very good visit with 2 excellent guides. I highly recommandé.
Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok, Bus VIP, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Mar 26, 2026
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Gianluca S
We left in Time and the trip was very comfy. The communication from the Team could have been better and we stopped for food around 1am. The rest was very good.
Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok, Bus VIP 20, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Feb 23, 2026
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Kiran K
We had a comfortable journey and booking experience. Area of improvement- Ac temperature was too cold, instructions in English were required during break (which included food as well).
Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok, Bus Express, Thaibus Tour (ไทยบัสทัวร์), Feb 20, 2026
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Kuba P
Great service and fast but the seats are very uncomfortable for long journeys
Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok, Bus Express, Thaibus Tour (ไทยบัสทัวร์), Dec 23, 2025
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Sarah L
Almost perfect ride, except for the tablet that doesn't have any English subtitles for the content, even after selecting English language, and the casting from phone to the tablet didn't work. So if you're a foreigner, the tablet isn't really useful. But everything else is awesome! Comfortable seats, water and food, nice staff.
Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok, Bus Gold Class, Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Nov 20, 2025
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Holger M
In time, driver was very nice and I had plenty of space. Very comfortable travelling.
Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok, Bus VIP, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Nov 15, 2025
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Alice L
Never travel so comfortably! Amazing experience!
Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok, Bus VIP 33, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Nov 15, 2025
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Debora P
The workers laughed in my face bc I didn't know you have to find the company's spot in the bus station so they can look at your already fully detailed digital ticket and give you a paper one.... Literally have NEVER had to do this before being allowed in a bus. In Thailand or otherwise, so it's not like it's obvious, and the pdf didn't say anything about it. So yeah, the bus only left like 20min later and the seats are comfortable, but the service is TERRIBLE. After he laughed in my face he didn't help me at all understand what was going on (I was trying to use translate to communicate and he made no effort to work with me). A lady saw what was happening and helped me. I got to the bus just in time, and I 100% believe they would have left without me even fully knowing I was supposed to go in it.
Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok, Bus VIP, Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), Nov 14, 2025
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Tony P
Simplicity
Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok, flight Economy, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Nov 12, 2025
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Sebastian D
Easy
Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok, flight Economy, Thai Airways, Aug 6, 2025
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Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
08:25
09:50
$50.06
  4.3
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
10:10
11:40
$62.82
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
10:50
10:30
$387.54
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
11:15
12:40
$44.52
  4.3
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
13:40
15:10
$62.82
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
14:25
15:55
$83.57
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
15:20
16:45
$66.69
  4.3
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
15:40
17:10
$110.05
  4.3
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
16:25
17:50
$48.91
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
17:30
18:55
$26.91
  4.3
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
18:55
20:25
$78.38
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
19:55
21:20
$61.15
  4.3
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
20:15
21:40
$110.05
  4.3
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
20:35
22:00
$38.98
  4.3
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
20:55
22:20
$39.98

How to get from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok

When you want to get from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 408.75. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 22.19.

How far is Chiang Rai Airport from Bangkok?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok. Your trip will be a total of 492 miles (791 km). The flying distance is 429 miles (690 km).

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok?

The travel time from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 13 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok?

The cost of the trip from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 22.19 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 408.75.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok:

  • Bus tickets - USD 22.18 to USD 34.52;
  • Plane tickets - USD 41.38 to USD 134.50;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 351.94 to USD 408.77.

How many trips per day are there between Chiang Rai Airport and Bangkok?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from Chiang Rai to Bangkok depart during the day - there are approximately 17 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 08:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:00. There are 14 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chiang Rai to Bangkok any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Bangkok. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 41.38.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Chiang Rai to Bangkok

Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์), Thai Smile (ไทยสมายล์), Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์)

Buses

Taking a bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Chiang Rai to Bangkok. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 351.94.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 61% decided to go for a bus.
  • 38% users took a plane.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok

Facts about the transport from Chiang Rai Airport to Bangkok

Cheapest Transport$23
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure7:55 AM
Latest Departure9:45 PM
Departures per day39
Distance791 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Busline, BangkokTaxi24, Budsarakham Tour, Glassflower, Nakhonchai Air, Nok Air, Sombat Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet