There are 5 ways to get from Bangkok to Loikaw by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane BKK - RGN
- Drive from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Loikawcar
10h 16m$162–367Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mae Hong Sonbus
- Drive from Mae Hong Son to Loikawcar
20h 18m$64–107Train, taxi, bus, drive
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain 9
- Take the taxi from Chiang Mai University to Pai Hotel Transfertaxi
- Take the bus from Pai Hotel Transfer to Wat Pa Tam Wuabus
- Drive from Wat Pa Tam Wua to Loikawcar
25h 13m$116–176Drive 987 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Loikawcar 987 km
14h 32m$136–197Bus, Mini Van, drive
- Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Pai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Pai to Mae Hong Sonbus
- Drive from Mae Hong Son to Loikawcar
24h 48m$88–117
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Loikaw is to bus and drive which costs $60 - $110 and takes 20h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Loikaw is to fly and drive which takes 10h 16m and costs $160 - $370.
The distance between Bangkok and Loikaw is 1111 km. The road distance is 987 km.
It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Bangkok to Loikaw, including transfers.
Loikaw is 30 min behind Bangkok. It is currently 3:12 AM in Bangkok and 2:42 AM in Loikaw.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Loikaw is 987 km. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Bangkok to Loikaw.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Loikaw, Myanmar?
There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Loikaw. However, you can take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) airport, fly to Yangon International Airport (RGN), then drive to Loikaw. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Loikaw via Mae Hong Son in around 20h 18m.
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–270
- Website
- flymna.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $18–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $5–8
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $14–16
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mae Hong Son
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–48
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Express
- $23–30
- VIP
- $40
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Pai Hotel Transfer to Wat Pa Tam Wua
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Pai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43–46
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
- Phone
- 053-245-566
- [email protected]
- Website
- Prempracha Transports
Bus from Pai to Mae Hong Son
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- Prempracha Transports
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Chiang Mai Aiport
- Phone
- +66 53 201307
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
The Best Taxi Chiang Mai
- Phone
- +66 988237385
- Website
- thebesttaxichiangmai.com
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