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How to get fromChiang Rai to Kanchanaburi (State)by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi (State) by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Pongtrain train
    3h 50m
    ฿1,498–4,148

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 85
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Nam Toktrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Nam Tok to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    17h 27m
    ฿1,983–4,053

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Lampang

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 85
    4. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Nam Toktrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Nam Tok to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    21h 33m
    ฿1,673–4,602

  4. Drive  805.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Thong Pha Phumcar car 805.2 km
    12h 2m
    ฿3,084–4,455

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Pongtrain train
    4h 21m
    ฿1,553–4,228

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Erawan National Parkbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Erawan National Park to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    19h 47m
    ฿2,506–3,800

  7. Bus, Minivan, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Erawan National Parkbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Erawan National Park to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    20h 27m
    ฿2,584–3,130

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 792.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Kanchanaburi (State), Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi (State). However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to Don Muang, take the train to Bang Sue Grand Station, walk to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, take the train to Ban Pong, then take the taxi to Tha Maka. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, walk to Chatuchak Station, take the train to Bang Sue Grand Station, walk to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, take the train to Nakhon Pathom, take the train to Nam Tok, then take the taxi to Thong Pha Phum.

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