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42 h 41 min
2890 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai

Composite routes from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai

Cheapest
42 h 41 min
Car
2890 km.
from $158
Other
13 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
1708 km.
from $248.75

Transport providers

Airlines

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
20h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$336.96

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
14h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$521.74

Bus operators

Greenbus Thailand

Phone:
+66 5326 6480
Email:
Website:
greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Lampang to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$11.96

Sombat Tour

Phone:
+66 2 936 3256
Website:
sombattour.com/
Bus from Lampang to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$11.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai is to fly and bus which costs $152.17 - $369.57 and takes 13h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $173.91 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai is 1722 km. The road distance is 2898.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai?

Chiang Rai is 1h 15m ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 14:14 in Kathmandu and 15:29 in Chiang Rai.

Can I drive from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Chiang Rai is 2898 km. It takes approximately 42h 37m to drive from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 335+ hotels available in Chiang Rai. Prices start at $8.77 per night.
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