VIP
- WC
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 50 m
Buses on 18 Sept
1
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lampang to Chiang Rai is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lampang to Chiang Rai will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 buses from Lampang to Chiang Rai, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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.
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149Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lampang to Chiang Rai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 183 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 4h 50m versus 3h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greenbus, Greenbus Thailand, Sombat Tour.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Lampang to Chiang Rai coaches for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
149 | 9:45 Lampang Bus Terminal | 4h50 | 14:35 Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Lampang to Chiang Rai run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:00, the last at 13:30. The fastest coach covers the 183 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 183 km |
Average bus duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 8:00 |
Last bus 13:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lampang to Chiang Rai by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chiang Rai, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lampang to Chiang Rai buses use the Lampang Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 station pair. Use this guide to compare Lampang and Chiang Rai bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lampang Bus Terminal is 1 km from Lampang city centre. Public transport options include:
Lampang Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and small local restaurants inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are aTM machines from major Thai banks.
Ticket office support is available at Lampang Bus Terminal.
Available at Lampang Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lampang Bus Terminal: Wheelchair accessible.
Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants inside and around terminal
Free Wi-Fi available in terminal. ATMs are aTM machines from major Thai banks.
Ticket office support is available at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1.
Available at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1: Ground level access, wheelchair friendly.