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How to get fromChiang Mai to Nakhon Ratchasimaby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    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
    ฿1,608–5,147

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthayatrain train 52 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayutthaya to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain train 23 / ...
    16h 29m
    ฿237–1,762

  3. Bus

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

  4. Drive  690.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Ratchasimacar car 690.1 km
    10h 18m
    ฿2,643–3,818

  5. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CNX - DMK
    2. Take the train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain train
    6h 30m
    ฿1,315–5,191

  6. Fly to Buri Ram, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Buri Ram (BFV)plane plane CNX - BFV
    2. Take the train from Buri Ram to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train
    6h 16m
    ฿4,044–6,627

Chiang Mai to Nakhon Ratchasima by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket฿800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 880.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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 16h 29m.

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