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How to get fromBagan to Chiang Raiby car, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bagan to Chiang Rai by car, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive to Heho Airport, fly to Tachilek, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Bagan to Heho Airport (HEH)car car
    2. Fly from Heho Airport (HEH) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane HEH - THL
    3. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    8h 28m
    ฿4,757–14,514

  2. Drive  858.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bagan to Chiang Raicar car 858.8 km
    14h 42m
    ฿3,273–4,727

  3. Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Bagan to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane MDL - CEI
    7h 6m
    ฿9,302–19,098

  4. Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Bagan to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane MDL - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    9h 50m
    ฿9,382–15,088

  5. Drive to Heho Airport, fly to Kengtung, drive

    1. Drive from Bagan to Heho Airport (HEH)car car
    2. Fly from Heho Airport (HEH) to Kengtung (KET)plane plane HEH - KET
    3. Drive from Kengtung (KET) to Chiang Raicar car
    8h 37m
    ฿6,187–12,554

Heho Airport (HEH) to Tachilek (THL) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,781Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Bagan to Chiang Rai. However, you can drive to Heho Airport (HEH) airport, fly to Tachilek (THL), drive to Mae Sai, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can drive from Bagan to Chiang Rai in around 14h 42m.

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