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How to get fromChiang Mai to River Kwai Bridgeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to River Kwai Bridge by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

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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 train from Taling Chan to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    5h 23m
    ฿1,402–4,215

  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 Taling Chan to River Kwai Bridgetrain train Death Railway BKK
    14h 2m
    ฿279–1,797

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburibus bus
    12h 5m
    ฿772–1,174

  4. Drive 677.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to River Kwai Bridgecar car 677.1 km
    9h 46m
    ฿2,524–3,645

  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 Ban Chimphli to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    5h 39m
    ฿1,429–4,710

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

Calendar213Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and River Kwai Bridge, Thailand?

Sasanan Transportation operates a bus from Chiang Mai Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburi twice daily. Tickets cost ฿650–1,100 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to River Kwai Bridge via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line], Taling Chan, and River Kwai Bridge in around 14h 2m.

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