Pathum Thani → Chiang Rai by bus
The bus from Pathum Thani to Chiang Rai takes about 12 hours and costs ฿842. There are 2 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 17:20, last bus 20:00, leaving from Rangsit Bus Terminal.
- Fares today: ฿842 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Budsarakham. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:20 (ICT).
FromPathum Thani
ToChiang Rai
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:20 | 05:20next day | 12h | BudsarakhamPlatform 10-12 · Rangsit Bus Terminal · Blanket · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿842Choose seat |
| 20:00 | 08:00next day | 12h | BudsarakhamPlatform 10-12 · Rangsit Bus Terminal · Blanket · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿842Choose seat |
656 km apart in a straight line, averaging 55 km/h over 12h
2departures
1operators
฿842From
Operators on this route
- Budsarakham
2 departures/day · Class: VIP 32 · Platform: 10-12 · from ฿842
Terminals
- Pathum Thani Rangsit Bus Terminal
- Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
today's departures use platform 10-12
Frequently asked
- About 12 hours, and every scheduled service takes the same time.
- ฿842 — the fare we have for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 17:20, last departure 20:00.
- Rangsit Bus Terminal. It arrives at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2.
- 1 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Budsarakham.
- Yes — 1 of the 2 departures leave between 20:00 and 05:00.
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Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:20 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.