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How to get fromBangkok to Shan Stateby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bangkok to Shan State by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    2. Drive from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tachileikcar car
    3h 26m
    $46–88

  2. Drive 1,135 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Taunggyicar car 1,135 km
    16h 57m
    $129–186

  3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    2. Drive from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tachileikcar car
    3h 50m
    $48–102

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 749.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Shan State, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Shan State. However, you can take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then drive to Tachileik. Alternatively, you can drive from Bangkok to Taunggyi in around 16h 57m.

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