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How to get fromChiang Mai to Pak Thong Chaiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Pak Thong Chai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

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    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
    5h 9m
    ฿1,928–3,946

  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 Sung Noentrain train 145 Hua Lamphong - Ubon Ratchathani - Class II Fan / ...
    14h 23m
    ฿566–2,152

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3 to Nakhon Ratchasimabus bus
    13h 31m
    ฿1,097–1,586

  4. Drive 696 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Pak Thong Chaicar car 696 km
    10h 25m
    ฿2,599–3,754

  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 38m
    ฿1,976–4,473

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar213Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 852.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Pak Thong Chai, 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 Pak Thong Chai via Ayutthaya and Sung Noen in around 14h 23m.

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