Chiang Rai to Lampang

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

• Flight
• Bus
• Train
• Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about THB 196,689. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as THB 180.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chiang Rai to Lampang. Your trip will be a total of 155 miles (248 km). The flying distance is 119 miles (191 km).

The travel time from Chiang Rai to Lampang can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 26 hours.

The cost of the trip from Chiang Rai to Lampang varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as THB 180 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+train - a one-way taxi+train ticket can cost as much as THB 196,689.

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

• Bus tickets - THB 182 to THB 182;
• flight+train price: THB 3,168 - THB 6,628. From Chiang Rai to Lampang starting from 09:50 Chiang Mai Airport until 20:45 Chiang Mai Airport
• Plane tickets - THB 3,460 to THB 3,824;
• taxi+train price: THB 3,500 - THB 5,401. From Chiang Rai to Lampang starting from 00:00 Chiang Mai town hotel transfer until 00:00 Chiang Mai town hotel transfer

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

• 2 by flight+train from Chiang Rai to Lampang starting from 09:50 Chiang Mai Airport until 20:45 Chiang Mai Airport
• 2 by taxi+train from Chiang Rai to Lampang starting from 00:00 Chiang Mai town hotel transfer until 00:00 Chiang Mai town hotel transfer
• Flights from Chiang Rai to Lampang depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
• Buses start plying the route from 09:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 09:30. There are 1 available bus trips every day.

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Lampang. 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 THB 3,460.

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 Lampang
Nok Air (นกแอร์)

Buses

Taking a bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang 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.

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chiang Rai to Lampang? 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:

• 79% chosen flight+train
• 19% decided to go for a bus.
• 2% chosen taxi+train