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How to get fromChiang Mai to Nakhon Ratchasima (State)by plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Ratchasima (State) 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 Don Muang to Pak Chongtrain train
    5h 9m
    ฿1,283–5,184

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthayatrain train 52 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayutthaya to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain train 139 / ...
    16h 55m
    ฿242–1,762

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3 to Nakhon Ratchasimabus bus
    13h 5m
    ฿872–1,321

  4. Drive  689.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Ratchasimacar car 689.9 km
    10h 18m
    ฿3,162–4,567

  5. 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 Huai Thalaengtrain train
    5h 45m
    ฿4,100–6,718

  6. 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 Pak Chongtrain train
    6h 13m
    ฿1,370–5,740

  7. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane CNX - KKC
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Bua Yai Junctiontrain train
    4h 51m
    ฿1,691–4,523

  8. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus bus
    13h 45m
    ฿864–5,504

Chiang Mai to Nakhon Ratchasima (State) by train

Calendar75Weekly Trains
Duration16h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 720.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Nakhon Ratchasima (State), 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 Thanon Chira Junction via Ayutthaya in around 16h 55m.

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