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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chiang Rai to Bangkok from various bus operators like Sombat, Budsarakam Tour or Bangkok Busline for the next days.
today
from $21
tomorrow
from $21
Saturday
from $21
Sunday
from $21
Monday
from $21
Tuesday
from $21
Wednesday
from $22

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    17h 6m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    6:06 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $21
  • Cherdchai Tour
    12h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $21
  • Cherdchai Tour
    12h 30m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    6:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $21
  • Bangkok Busline
    12h 40m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    1:40 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $22
  • Budsarakam Tour
    15h 58m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Mae Fa Luang District
    9:43 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Budsarakam Tour
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    17h 6m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    6:06 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $21
  • Sombat
    11h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $21
  • Cherdchai Tour
    12h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $21
  • Budsarakam Tour
    15h 58m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Mae Fa Luang District
    9:43 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Budsarakam Tour
    Economy
    $23
  • Nakhonchai Air
    12h 10m
    0
    5:46 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:56 AM
    Bangkok
    Nakhonchai Air Company Mo Chit 2
    0
    Nakhonchai Air
    Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sombat
    11h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $21
  • Bangkok Busline
    17h 6m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    6:06 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $21
  • Cherdchai Tour
    12h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $21
  • Budsarakam Tour
    15h 58m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Mae Fa Luang District
    9:43 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Budsarakam Tour
    Economy
    $23
  • Budsarakham Tour
    11h 20m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:35 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Budsarakham Tour
    Business
    $25

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    17h 6m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    6:06 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $21
  • Sombat
    11h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $21
  • Cherdchai Tour
    12h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $21
  • Budsarakam Tour
    15h 58m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Mae Fa Luang District
    9:43 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Budsarakam Tour
    Economy
    $23
  • Nakhonchai Air
    12h 10m
    0
    5:46 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:56 AM
    Bangkok
    Nakhonchai Air Company Mo Chit 2
    0
    Nakhonchai Air
    Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    17h 6m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    6:06 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $21
  • Sombat
    11h 0m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $21
  • Cherdchai Tour
    12h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $21
  • Budsarakam Tour
    15h 18m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    9:33 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Budsarakam Tour
    Economy
    $23
  • Nakhonchai Air
    12h 10m
    0
    5:46 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:56 AM
    Bangkok
    Nakhonchai Air Company Mo Chit 2
    0
    Nakhonchai Air
    Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Bangkok Busline
    17h 6m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    6:06 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $21
  • Budsarakam Tour
    15h 58m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Mae Fa Luang District
    9:43 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Budsarakam Tour
    Economy
    $23
  • Nakhonchai Air
    12h 10m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    6:10 AM
    Bangkok
    Nakhonchai Air Company Mo Chit 2
    0
    Nakhonchai Air
    Economy
    $26
  • Budsarakham Tour
    11h 20m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:35 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Budsarakham Tour
    Business
    $26
  • Sombat
    -17741179h -15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Sombat
    Economy
    $660

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Cherdchai Tour
    12h 30m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    5:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $22
  • Cherdchai Tour
    12h 30m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    6:30 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Cherdchai Tour
    Economy
    $22
  • Bangkok Busline
    12h 40m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Bus Terminal 2
    1:40 AM
    Bangkok
    Mo Chit Bus Terminal
    0
    Bangkok Busline
    Economy
    $23
  • Budsarakam Tour
    15h 58m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Mae Fa Luang District
    9:43 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Budsarakam Tour
    Economy
    $23
  • Budsarakam Tour
    15h 58m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Chiang Rai
    Mae Fa Luang District
    10:03 AM
    Bangkok
    Chatuchak Bus Park
    0
    Budsarakam Tour
    Economy
    $23

Frequency of bus connections between Chiang Rai and Bangkok

See here how frequent the connections between Chiang Rai and Bangkok are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 44 daily buses from Chiang Rai to Bangkok. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Chiang Rai and Bangkok.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 119 buses from Chiang Rai to Bangkok, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chiang Rai and Bangkok, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok

Compare all providers like Sombat, Budsarakam Tour and Bangkok Busline that travel 24 times every day by bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chiang Rai to Bangkok starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 11h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:00 PM
Latest Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 24 Ø
Distance 430.7 miles
Bus Companies Sombat, Budsarakam Tour, Bangkok Busline, Budsarakham Tour, Cherdchai Tour and Nakhonchai Air

Cheapest bus connections from Chiang Rai to Bangkok

Every day, 24 buses from 6 bus companies leave Chiang Rai for Bangkok: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/17
Monday 11/18
Tuesday 11/19
Wednesday 11/20
Thursday 11/21
$21
Friday 11/22
$19
Saturday 11/23
$19
Sunday 11/24
$736
Monday 11/25
$20
Tuesday 11/26
$19
Wednesday 11/27
$23
Thursday 11/28
$21
Friday 11/29
$660
Saturday 11/30
$19
Sunday 12/01
$686
Monday 12/02
$19
Tuesday 12/03
$21
Wednesday 12/04
$19
Thursday 12/05
$19
Friday 12/06
$19
Saturday 12/07
$686
Sunday 12/08
$19
Monday 12/09
$19
Tuesday 12/10
$19
Wednesday 12/11
$21
Thursday 12/12
$20
Friday 12/13
$19
Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from Chiang Rai to Bangkok

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chiang Rai to Bangkok, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $21, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chiang Rai to Bangkok, with $21. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $813.

How to save money travelling from Chiang Rai to Bangkok

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chiang Rai to Bangkok in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chiang Rai to Bangkok are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chiang Rai to Bangkok

These are the most booked bus companies between Chiang Rai to Bangkok from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Chiang Rai and Bangkok

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chiang Rai and Bangkok.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chiang Rai to Bangkok? Or which bus companies serve the route Chiang Rai to Bangkok? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chiang Rai to Bangkok bus

How much does a Chiang Rai Bangkok bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 17h 6m to reach Bangkok. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chiang Rai to Bangkok?

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $1,027. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bangkok.

On average, how many connections are available from Chiang Rai to Bangkok each day?

Every day, the Chiang Rai to Bangkok bus route is served by approximately 24 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chiang Rai to Bangkok take?

The fastest bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok is offered by Sombat and takes 11h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok?

The earliest bus arriving in Bangkok from Chiang Rai starts at 1:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok?

The latest bus trip departing from Chiang Rai for Bangkok starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chiang Rai Bangkok route?

When traveling by bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok, passengers can travel with Sombat, Budsarakam Tour and Bangkok Busline. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai and Bangkok?

You can check all the direct connections between Chiang Rai and Bangkok by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Sombat, Budsarakam Tour and Bangkok Busline.

What can I take with me on the Chiang Rai to Bangkok bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chiang Rai Bangkok bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chiang Rai Bangkok bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chiang Rai to Bangkok

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Chiang Rai and to Bangkok

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chiang Rai and to Bangkok. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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