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How to get fromChiang Mai to Patongby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane CNX - TDX
    2. Take the taxi from Trat Airport (TDX) to Patongtaxi taxi
    5h 9m
    ฿5,175–9,317

  2. Train, bus, Mini Van, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chanthaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Ban Pakkad Border Checkpointbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ban Pakkad Border Checkpoint to Patongtaxi taxi
    17h 18m
    ฿1,128–3,612

  3. Bus, Mini Van, taxi 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 Chanthaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Ban Pakkad Border Checkpointbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ban Pakkad Border Checkpoint to Patongtaxi taxi
    16h 53m
    ฿1,691–6,276

  4. Drive 876.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Patongcar car 876.7 km
    11h 52m
    ฿3,250–4,695

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Pattayatrain train 283 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Pattaya to Na Yai Ambus bus 638
    4. Take the taxi from Na Yai Am to Patongtaxi taxi
    19h 20m
    ฿1,617–4,532

  6. Bus, Mini Van, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Rayongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chanthaburibus bus 638
    3. Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Ban Pakkad Border Checkpointbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ban Pakkad Border Checkpoint to Patongtaxi taxi
    22h 3m
    ฿1,854–2,320

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Trat Airport (TDX) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,737Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 926.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Patong, Chanthaburi, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Patong. However, you can fly to Trat Airport (TDX) then take the taxi to Patong. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, take the bus to Chanthaburi, take the bus to Ban Pakkad Border Checkpoint, then take the taxi to Patong.

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