The cheapest and fastest buses from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1436 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chiang Rai for Hat Yai on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 1436 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 45 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Chiang Rai to Hat Yai
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €51.
Distance: 892 miles (1436 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€48 Average price Cheapest | €115 Average price |
27h 3m Average total duration 26h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Chiang Rai to Hat Yai Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Piya Chaipat | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Chiang Rai to Hat Yai bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chiang Rai to Hat Yai buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:15 AM Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 | 25h45 | 4:00 AM Hat Yai, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai
Distance 892 miles (1436 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€47) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 25h 45m |
First bus 08:30 |
Last bus 09:15 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai start from as low as $57 (€47) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $59 (€48) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Piya Chai Patthana from Chiang Rai to Hat YaiYou can travel by bus between Chiang Rai to Hat Yai with Piya Chai Patthana for as low as $57 (€47). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Hat Yai, Bus Terminal, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Chiang Rai to Hat Yai
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and several local food vendors inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps and assistance available
- Public restrooms available for small fee
- Local Bus: City routes
- Songthaew: Red trucks
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and several local food vendors inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Local songthaews and tuk-tuks
- Minivan services
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