The cheapest and fastest buses from Chiang Rai to Sadao
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
1 d 15 m
Average duration
1 d 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1477 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chiang Rai to Sadao 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 Sadao will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chiang Rai for Sadao 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 1477 km distance in an average of 1 d 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 15 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 d 15 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 Sadao
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chiang Rai to Sadao 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 9h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a flight costs an average of €48.
Distance: 917 miles (1477 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€48 Average price Cheapest | €109 Average price |
26h 30m Average total duration 26h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration Fastest 9h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Chiang Rai to Sadao Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Piya Chaipat | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Chiang Rai to Sadao bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chiang Rai to Sadao 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 | 24h15 | 2:30 AM Songkla, Bus Terminal (เทศบาลนครสงขลา, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chiang Rai to Sadao
Distance 917 miles (1477 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 24h 15m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 07:20 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Chiang Rai to Sadao start from as low as $58 (€47) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $59 (€48) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Piya Chaipat from Chiang Rai to SadaoYou can travel by bus between Chiang Rai to Sadao with Piya Chaipat for as low as $58 (€47). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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- Piya Chaipat
- One piece of luggage per passenger
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Chiang Rai to Sadao
- 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
- 08:00-17:00
- Free parking available in front of the station
- Available at the police station entrance
- Ground level access
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local songthaews and minibuses
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