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How to get fromChiang Mai to Loikawby bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Loikaw by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Mini Van, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Sonbus bus
    2. Drive from Mae Hong Son to Loikawcar car
    10h 48m
    $36–58

  2. Drive 404.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Loikawcar car 404.7 km
    7h 11m
    $46–67

  3. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Yangon International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane CNX - RGN
    2. Drive from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Loikawcar car
    7h 19m
    $175–288

  4. Bus to Tachilek, fly to Heho Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus bus
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane plane THL - HEH
    3. Take the taxi from Heho Airport (HEH) to Loikawtaxi taxi
    10h 15m
    $236–603

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 528.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Loikaw, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Loikaw. However, you can take the bus to Mae Hong Son then drive to Loikaw. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Mai to Loikaw in around 7h 11m.

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