There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane CNX - DMK
- Take the train from Don Muang to Ban Motrain
3h 28m฿1,388–5,040Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthayatrain 8 Chiang Mai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II AC / ...
11h 3m฿318–1,902Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Ang Thongbus
12h 57m฿1,069–5,789Drive 613.6 km
- Drive from Chiang Mai to Tha Rueacar 613.6 km
7h 53m฿2,340–3,379Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane CNX - BKK
- Take the train from Lak Si to Ban Motrain
4h 40m฿1,444–5,449Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 2 to Sukhothai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Sukhothai Bus Terminal to Ayuthaya Stationbus
14h 47m฿1,455–2,822
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea is to train which costs ฿310 - ฿1900 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs ฿1300 - ฿5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 and arriving at Ang Thong via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Ban Mo via Ayutthaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Tha Ruea is 661 km. The road distance is 613.6 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs ฿310 - ฿1900.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea, including transfers.
Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea bus services, operated by Sritawong Tour, depart from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 station.
Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs ฿310 - ฿1900. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs ฿1000 - ฿6000 and takes 12h 57m.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Tha Ruea, Thailand?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya hourly. Tickets cost ฿190–900 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Tha Ruea via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Ang Thong in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–4,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–5,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Don Muang to Ban Mo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿29–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿29–40
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–300
Train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–260
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿190–250
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿500–540
Train from Lak Si to Ban Mo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿30–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿30–40
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–300
- Phone
- 053-244713
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿800–1,255
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Standard
- ฿980
- Super VIP
- ฿1,255
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Booking & Getting There
Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea bus services, operated by Sritawong Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Ayutthaya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea is 614 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea.
There are 33+ hotels available in Tha Ruea.