There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Muaklek by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane CNX - DMK
- Take the train from Don Muang to Muak Lektrain
4h 40m฿1,294–4,647Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthayatrain 8 Chiang Mai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II AC / ...
- Take the train from Ayutthaya to Muak Lektrain 145 Hua Lamphong - Ubon Ratchathani - Class II Fan / ...
12h 5m฿222–1,762Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Pak Chong Tesco Lotusbus
14h 15m฿1,386–6,146Drive 655.1 km
- Drive from Chiang Mai to Muaklekcar 655.1 km
8h 44m฿2,502–3,613Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane CNX - BKK
- Take the train from Lak Si to Muak Lektrain
5h 51m฿1,369–5,526Minivan, bus, train
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 2 to Sukhothai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Sukhothai Bus Terminal to Ayuthaya Stationbus
- Take the train from Ayutthaya to Muak Lektrain
15h 37m฿1,286–2,586
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Muaklek is to train which costs ฿220 - ฿1800 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Muaklek is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs ฿1200 - ฿4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Muaklek. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 and arriving at Pak Chong Tesco Lotus via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chiang Mai to Muaklek. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Muak Lek via Ayutthaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Muaklek is 695 km. The road distance is 655.1 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Muaklek without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs ฿220 - ฿1800.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Chiang Mai to Muaklek, including transfers.
Chiang Mai to Muaklek bus services, operated by Sritawong Tour, depart from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 station.
Chiang Mai to Muaklek train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Muaklek is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs ฿220 - ฿1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1300 - ฿6500 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Muaklek, Thailand?
You can take a train from Chiang Mai to Muak Lek via Ayutthaya in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Muaklek via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Pak Chong Tesco Lotus in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–4,100
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–5,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Don Muang to Muak Lek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–260
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿190–250
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿500–540
Train from Ayutthaya to Muak Lek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿26–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–290
Train from Lak Si to Muak Lek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿45–60
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Ayutthaya to Muak Lek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿26–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–290
- Phone
- 053-244713
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿800–1,255
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Standard
- ฿980
- Super VIP
- ฿1,255
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Booking & Getting There
Chiang Mai to Muaklek bus services, operated by Sritawong Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Chiang Mai to Muaklek train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Ayutthaya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Muaklek is 655 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Chiang Mai to Muaklek.
Book your Chiang Mai to Muaklek train tickets online with 12go.asia.
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