Bus Thailand

Different Chiang Rai bus services let you explore the town in Northern Thailand, as they are an important part of the public transport system serving locals and visitors of Chiang Rai. Local public buses let you travel around Chiang Rai province in the most affordable way. You can reach many popular destinations in Thailand by bus from Chiang Rai, as there are plenty of intercity bus routes starting in the town.

Discover Chiang Rai bus services with public bus routes, as well as the most popular Thailand destinations that can be reached by bus from Chiang Rai.

Intercity Buses from Chiang Rai

Intercity buses are the most affordable way to get from Chiang Rai to various destinations. These buses are connecting Chiang Rai with popular destinations in Northern Thailand and other parts of the country.

To compare different transportation options for a trip from Chiang Rai, use this search form. Otherwise, explore the most popular intercity bus routes and their timetables below.

Popular Intercity Bus Routes

The most popular intercity bus routes from Chiang Rai and timetables for each type of bus are listed below.

Bangkok

Bus Chiang Rai - Bangkok ฿ 722–1,282 11h – 12h 40m
  •   VIP 20 16:30
  •   Express 40 17:30
  •   Express 42 08:30, 18:30
  •   VIP 31 19:00
  •   VIP 18:15
  •   Express 18:00, 18:30, 18:35
  •   Gold Class 17:46, 18:05

Chiang Mai

Bus Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai ฿ 271–380 3h 20m – 3h 45m
  •   VIP 08:00, 12:30, 14:30, 15:30, 17:15, 18:00
  •   Express 07:30, 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:00

Luang Prabang

Bus Chiang Rai - Luang Prabang ฿ 1,200–1,750 16h 30m – 1d 11h
  •   Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Sleeping Bus 05:30, 12:00
  •   Taxi + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat 05:00, 08:00
  •   Taxi + Sleeping Bus 15:00

Other Thailand Bus Services

You can explore Thailand's bus services in the country's other popular destinations by clicking the name on the map below.