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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chiang Rai to Loei
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chiang Rai to Loei 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 Loei will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
It's difficult to get from Chiang Rai to Loei without transferring at least once.
8:30 AM12h00Chiang Rai8:30 PMLoei$211One-way1 transfer- 6:30 PM10h30Chiang Rai5:00 AMLoei$281One-way1 transfer
- 6:30 PM10h30Chiang Rai5:00 AMLoei$281One-way1 transfer
- 8:30 AM12h00Chiang Rai8:30 PMLoei$211One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus for Chiang Rai to Loei
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chiang Rai to Loei among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 11h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 42m Average total duration Fastest 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Chiang Rai to Loei Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Sombat Tour | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Sombat Tour | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Live departures
Chiang Rai to Loei bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chiang Rai to Loei buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 PM Chiang Rai | 10h30 | 5:00 AM Loei | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
| 8:30 AM Chiang Rai | 12h00 | 8:30 PM Loei | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chiang Rai to Loei
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Buses from Chiang Rai to Loei run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Sombat Tour from Chiang Rai to LoeiYou can travel by bus between Chiang Rai to Loei with Sombat Tour for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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