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How to get fromBangkok to Tham Luang Caveby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok to Tham Luang Cave 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 Tham Luang Cavetaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    ฿1,839–3,254

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus bus 619
    17h 10m
    ฿737–1,667

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mae Saibus bus
    13h 38m
    ฿855–1,533

  4. Drive 828.7 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Tham Luang Cavecar car 828.7 km
    11h 23m
    ฿3,067–4,430

  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 Tham Luang Cavetaxi taxi
    3h 47m
    ฿1,960–3,610

  6. Bus via Mae Sai

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mae Saibus bus
    22h 18m
    ฿749–6,415

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

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,226Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 743.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Tham Luang Cave, Thailand?

Sombat Tour operates a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mae Sai 4 times a day. Tickets cost ฿800–1,500 and the journey takes 13h 30m.

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