CHIANG RAI TRANSPORT HUBS
How To Get To Chiang Rai: Main Transport and Transit Hubs Information
Chiang Rai has no direct train service. Anyone traveling from Chiang Mai will need to take a bus coach. The first class busses are modern with air-conditioning, toilet and usually have a snack service.
Airline services operate regular, quick, direct and relatively cheap flights from Bangkok. You can then take a bus service to Chiang Mai after visiting Chiang Rai and then fly or take a train back to Bangkok.
Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
This airport services domestic flights and limited international carriers.
The address is 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Amphur Muang 57100.
To get there, proceed north of Chiang Rai city on Phaholyotin Rd for about 8 km from the centre of Chiang Rai or up Rural Road from Chiang Rai city.
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 (City Central)
Terminal 1 is in the city center and services bus routes to Phayao province and within Chiang Rai province. The Green Bus line stops here which diverts from Chiang Rai Terminal 2 south of Chiang Rai city and most likely having originated from Chiang Mai
The address is 181, Moo 18, Prasopsook Road, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai.
To get there, take a taxi or tuk-tuk to the road T-junction of Phaholyothin Road and Prasopsook Road and then down Prasopsook Road going east about 100 meters/yards. It is on the main road and in front of the popular Night Bazaar.
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 (Transfer station)
Terminal 2 services bus routes throughout Thailand and is located outside the city center.
When arriving into Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai by bus, direct routes first stop for a short while at Terminal 2 outside of the main city area before continuing to Terminal 1 to the central area of the city. So for the direct city link, Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, remain on the bus.
Other bus services from other towns in the area drop people off at terminal 2 to transfer elsewhere. You will need to exit the bus and take a shuttle bus to the city center
The address is Tambon San Sai, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat, Chiang Rai, 57000. Highway 1.
To get there take a taxi going south down Phaholyothin Road from the city into highway 1. But you simply need to take a bus from the main city Terminal 1 which goes to terminal 2 and then onwards to Bangkok or Chiang Mai.
