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How to get fromChiang Mai to Ratchaburiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ratchaburi 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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain train
    4h 21m
    ฿1,289–4,645

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 8 Chiang Mai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain train 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    13h
    ฿253–1,762

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Phetchaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phetchaburi to Ratchaburibus bus
    15h 18m
    ฿947–2,587

  4. Drive  735 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Ratchaburicar car 735 km
    10h 8m
    ฿2,806–4,052

  5. 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 Ratchaburitrain train
    4h 52m
    ฿1,384–5,564

  6. Fly to Hua Hin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)plane plane CNX - HHQ
    2. Take the train from Hua Hin to Ratchaburitrain train
    4h 11m
    ฿1,792–5,737

  7. Bus, Minivan via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Phetchaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phetchaburi to Ratchaburibus bus
    16h 7m
    ฿769–6,569

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

Calendar234Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Ratchaburi, Thailand?

You can take a train from Chiang Mai to Ratchaburi via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Ratchaburi via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Mochit New Van Terminal, Phetchaburi, and Phetchaburi in around 15h 18m.

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