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

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CNX - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Rangsit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus bus
    4h 40m
    ฿1,665–3,555

  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 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayutthaya to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain train 139 Hua Lamphong - Ubon Ratchathani - Class II Sleeper Fan / ...
    14h
    ฿256–1,762

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3 to Nakhon Ratchasimabus bus
    13h
    ฿800–1,300

  4. Drive 690 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Ratchasimacar car 690 km
    10h 18m
    ฿2,577–3,722

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CNX - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 8m
    ฿1,700–4,249

  6. Fly to Buri Ram, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Buri Ram (BFV)plane plane CNX - BFV
    2. Take the taxi from Buri Ram (BFV) to Nakhon Ratchasimataxi taxi
    5h 38m
    ฿5,584–9,856

Chiang Mai to Nakhon Ratchasima by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket฿800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

Nakhonchai Tour operates a bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3 to Nakhon Ratchasima 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿800–1,300 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Ratchasima via Ayutthaya in around 14h.

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