Rayong Airport (UTP) to Chiang Rai (CEI)

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

• Flight
• Bus
• Van
• Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 260.85. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight+van as a flight+van ticket costs as low as USD 6.36.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Rayong Airport to Chiang Rai. Your trip will be a total of 654 miles (1051 km). The flying distance is 503 miles (809 km).

The travel time from Rayong Airport to Chiang Rai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 20 hours.

The cost of the trip from Rayong Airport to Chiang Rai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Rayong Tour (ระยองทัวร์), Thai Airways: travelling by flight+van expect to pay as low as USD 6.36 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 260.85.

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

• flight+Van price: USD 6.36. From Pattaya to Chiang Rai starting from 05:00 Rayong Tour until 05:00 Rayong Tour
• Bus+Van price: USD 17.37. From Pattaya to Chiang Rai starting from 04:50 Rayong Tour until 04:50 Rayong Tour
• Bus tickets - USD 24.80 to USD 34.70;
• flight+taxi price: USD 50.75 - USD 130.56. From Pattaya to Chiang Rai starting from 00:00 Utapao Airport until 00:00 Utapao Airport
• Bus+taxi price: USD 70.86 - USD 113.94. From Pattaya to Chiang Rai starting from 00:00 Utapao Airport until 00:00 Utapao Airport
• Plane tickets - USD 113.06 to USD 260.85;

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

• 56 by flight+taxi from Pattaya to Chiang Rai starting from 00:00 Utapao Airport until 00:00 Utapao Airport
• 30 by Bus+taxi from Pattaya to Chiang Rai starting from 00:00 Utapao Airport until 00:00 Utapao Airport
• 2 by flight+Van from Pattaya to Chiang Rai starting from 05:00 Rayong Tour until 05:00 Rayong Tour
• 2 by Bus+Van from Pattaya to Chiang Rai starting from 04:50 Rayong Tour until 04:50 Rayong Tour

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Pattaya to Chiang Rai. 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 113.06.

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 Pattaya to Chiang Rai

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Buses

Taking a bus from Pattaya to Chiang Rai 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.
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How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Rayong Airport to Chiang Rai? 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:

• 43% chosen flight+Van
• 43% chosen Bus+Van
• 6% users took a plane.
• 4% chosen flight+taxi
• 4% chosen Bus+taxi