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How to get fromBangkok to Mae La refugee campby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok to Mae La refugee camp by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane plane DMK - MAQ
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Mae La refugee camptaxi taxi
    3h 7m
    ฿3,549–5,875

  2. Bus, taxi via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mae Sotbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Sot to Mae La refugee camptaxi taxi
    11h 45m
    ฿974–1,231

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Mae Sotbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Sot to Mae La refugee camptaxi taxi
    8h 55m
    ฿1,373–3,240

  4. Drive 544.9 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Mae La refugee campcar car 544.9 km
    6h 49m
    ฿2,031–2,933

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Sawantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nakhonsawan to Takbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tak to Mae La refugee camptaxi taxi
    9h 48m
    ฿1,891–3,122

  6. Bus, taxi via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) #2

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mae Sotbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Sot to Mae La refugee camptaxi taxi
    12h 34m
    ฿1,018–4,613

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Sot (MAQ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,949Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 458 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Mae La refugee camp, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Mae La refugee camp. However, you can take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Mae Sot (MAQ), then take the taxi to Mae La refugee camp. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mae Sot then take the taxi to Mae La refugee camp.

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