There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Chiang Yuen by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Khon Kaen Airport
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane DMK - KKC
2h 53m฿1,490–3,316Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khon Kaentrain 25 / ...
8h 13m฿539–1,576Bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2bus
- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 - Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
6h 43m฿883–983Drive 474.8 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Chiang Yuencar 474.8 km
6h 37m฿2,099–3,031Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Khon Kaen Airport
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane BKK - KKC
3h 12m฿1,520–3,010Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Roi Et Airport, taxi
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Roi Et Airport (ROI)plane DMK - ROI
- Take the taxi from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Chiang Yuentaxi
3h 59m฿2,503–3,459Train via Hua Lamphong
- Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Khon Kaentrain 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC
8h 46m฿542–1,332
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Chiang Yuen is to train via Hua Lamphong which costs ฿500 - ฿1400 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Chiang Yuen is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs ฿1400 - ฿3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Chiang Yuen. However, there are services departing from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and arriving at Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 via Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Chiang Yuen. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Khon Kaen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Bangkok and Chiang Yuen is 420 km. The road distance is 474.8 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Chiang Yuen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs ฿850 - ฿1000.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Bangkok to Chiang Yuen, including transfers.
Bangkok to Chiang Yuen bus services, operated by Air Korat Pattana, depart from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Bangkok to Chiang Yuen train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Chiang Yuen is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs ฿1400 - ฿3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿850 - ฿1000 and takes 6h 43m, you could also train, which costs ฿500 - ฿1600 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Chiang Yuen, Thailand?
Thai Lion Mentari and Thai AirAsia fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Yuen via Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2, Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2, and Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Khon Kaen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,800
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Roi Et Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–2,100
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Khon Kaen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–2,700
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Khon Kaen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–2,600
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Khon Kaen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,200
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿140–1,200
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿180–220
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿140–190
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿430–470
- Second Class Sleeper
- ฿938–943
- Ordinary Train
- ฿220–1,200
Train from Hua Lamphong to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿180–230
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿150–200
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿440–480
- Phone
- +66 44 230 378
- [email protected]
- Website
- airkorat.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿275
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿265
- Website
- Chan Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 303 1103
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿158
- Book at
- Nmakkn Group
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–1,400
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Roi Et Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +66 88 575 3309
Roi Et Taxi
- Phone
- +66 84 790 9152
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Booking & Getting There
Bangkok to Chiang Yuen bus services, operated by Air Korat Pattana, arrive at Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 station.
Bangkok to Chiang Yuen train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Chiang Yuen is 475 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Bangkok to Chiang Yuen.
There are six+ hotels available in Chiang Yuen.