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How to get fromBangkok to Thatonby plane, car, train, taxi, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Thaton by plane, car, train, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Mae Sot, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane plane DMK - MAQ
    2. Drive from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Thatoncar car
    4h 45m
    $117–185

  2. Drive  601.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Thatoncar car 601.4 km
    8h 42m
    $69–99

  3. Train, drive, taxi

    1. Take the train from Salaya to Chong Khaeptrain train
    2. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    3. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mawlamyine station to Thatontaxi taxi
    19h 1m
    $80–136

  4. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Yangon International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane DMK - RGN
    2. Drive from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Thatoncar car
    6h 49m
    $104–169

  5. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Yangon International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane BKK - RGN
    2. Drive from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Thatoncar car
    7h 17m
    $123–167

  6. Train, drive, taxi via Ko Maha Mongkol

    1. Take the train from Salaya to Ko Maha Mongkoltrain train
    2. Drive from Ko Maha Mongkol to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    3. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mawlamyine station to Thatontaxi taxi
    19h 1m
    $81–136

  7. Ferry, train, drive, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Phra Pin Klao Bridge to Thonburi Railwayferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Thon Buri to Chong Khaeptrain train
    3. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    4. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Mawlamyine station to Thatontaxi taxi
    19h 12m
    $79–136

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Thaton, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Thaton. However, you can take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Mae Sot (MAQ), then drive to Thaton. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sathani Rotfai Sala Ya, walk to Salaya, take the train to Chong Khaep, drive to Thayetchaung, Myanmar, take the train to Mawlamyine station, then take the taxi to Thaton.

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