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How to get fromBangkok to Chiang Saenby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok to Chiang Saen by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Saentaxi taxi
    3h 22m
    ฿1,709–3,431

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiangsanbus bus
    12h
    ฿700–6,500

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Saentaxi taxi
    15h 27m
    ฿1,307–2,362

  4. Drive  828.9 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Chiang Saencar car 828.9 km
    11h 21m
    ฿3,799–5,487

  5. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Saentaxi taxi
    3h 50m
    ฿1,710–3,960

  6. Bus via Wat Ratcha Natda Ram

    1. Take the bus from Mochit to Chiang Saenbus bus Mochit - Chiang Saen
    23h 7m
    ฿717–6,524

Bangkok to Chiang Saen by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket฿700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Chiang Saen, Thailand?

Sombat Tour operates a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiangsan once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,200–1,600 and the journey takes 12h. The Transport Company also services this route once daily.

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