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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi 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 Taling Chan to Kanchanaburitrain train
    5h 13m
    ฿1,409–4,233

  2. Train, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 8 Chiang Mai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus Mochit Bangkok
    14h 29m
    ฿378–1,072

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburibus bus
    12h
    ฿650–1,100

  4. Drive 674.4 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburicar car 674.4 km
    9h 45m
    ฿2,527–3,651

  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 Ban Chimphli to Kanchanaburitrain train
    5h 28m
    ฿1,436–4,731

  6. 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 Kanchanaburibus bus Mochit Bangkok
    14h 45m
    ฿746–5,416

Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket฿650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 706.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

Sasanan Transportation operates a bus from Chiang Mai Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburi twice daily. Tickets cost ฿650–1,100 and the journey takes 12h.

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