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How to get fromChiang Mai to Ayothayaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ayothaya by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CNX - DMK
    2. Take the train from Don Muang to Ayutthayatrain train
    2h 40m
    ฿1,386–4,156

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthayatrain train 8 Chiang Mai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II AC / ...
    9h 15m
    ฿190–900

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Ayutthaya Stationbus bus
    12h 25m
    ฿955–3,769

  4. Drive 612.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Ayothayacar car 612.3 km
    8h
    ฿2,302–3,324

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CNX - BKK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ayutthayatrain train
    3h 42m
    ฿1,439–4,876

  6. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 2 to Sukhothai Historical Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sukhothai Historical Park to Ayuthaya Stationbus bus
    13h
    ฿1,075–1,672

Chiang Mai to Ayothaya by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿955Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Ayothaya, Thailand?

State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya hourly. Tickets cost ฿190–900 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Ayutthaya Station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 12h 25m.

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