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How to get fromChiang Mai to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgeby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Nakhon Phanom, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane plane CNX - KOP
    2. Take the taxi from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgetaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    ฿5,185–7,211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaenbus bus 874
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahanbus bus
    17h 13m
    ฿969–2,672

  3. Drive 851.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar car 851.5 km
    12h 40m
    ฿4,977–7,188

  4. Fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane plane CNX - SNO
    2. Take the taxi from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgetaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    ฿5,222–7,144

  5. Fly to Roi Et Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Roi Et Airport (ROI)plane plane CNX - ROI
    2. Take the taxi from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgetaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    ฿6,351–8,217

  6. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CNX - UTH
    2. Take the taxi from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgetaxi taxi
    5h 11m
    ฿6,764–10,391

  7. Bus via Surin

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Surinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Surin to Mukdahanbus bus 831 Mukdahan
    20h 29m
    ฿2,080–2,414

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,086Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 730.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge via Khon Kaen and Mukdahan in around 17h 13m.

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