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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Pathom 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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train
    2h 53m
    ฿1,240–5,234

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52 / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 85 / ...
    14h 32m
    ฿216–1,762

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Bangkok Transferbus bus Chiang Mai Town Transfer - Bangkok Transfer
    11h 35m
    ฿15,426–16,324

  4. Drive  690.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Pathomcar car 690.7 km
    9h 31m
    ฿3,135–4,528

  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 Nakhon Pathomtrain train
    3h 19m
    ฿1,318–5,639

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Srt Bang Sue Junction to Srt Nakhon Pathomtrain train 169 / ...
    12h 4m
    ฿624–6,145

Chiang Mai to Nakhon Pathom by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿15,426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Nakhon Pathom, Thailand?

Mekong Transfer operates a bus from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Bangkok Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿15,400 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Pathom via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 14h 32m.

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