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How to get fromChiang Rai to Khao Yaiby plane, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Khao Yai by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Mae Sot, travel

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane plane CEI - MAQ
    2. Walk from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Khao Yaiunknown unknown
    7h 25m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taling Chan to Nam Toktrain train
    3. Walk from Nam Tok to Khao Yaiunknown unknown
    17h 49m

  3. Bus, train, travel via Den Chai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Taling Chan to Nam Toktrain train
    5. Walk from Nam Tok to Khao Yaiunknown unknown
    22h 2m

  4. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train, travel

    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 Taling Chan to Nam Toktrain train
    3. Walk from Nam Tok to Khao Yaiunknown unknown
    9h 11m

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Erawan National Parkbus bus
    4. Walk from Erawan National Park to Khao Yaiunknown unknown
    9h 1m

  6. Bus, Minivan, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus 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. Walk from Erawan National Park to Khao Yaiunknown unknown
    18h 25m

  7. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Erawan National Parkbus bus
    4. Walk from Erawan National Park to Khao Yaiunknown unknown
    20h 5m

  8. Bus, Minivan, travel via Chiang Rai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus 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. Walk from Erawan National Park to Khao Yaiunknown unknown
    27h 49m

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot (MAQ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,302Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 605.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Khao Yai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Khao Yai. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Mae Sot (MAQ), then travel to Khao Yai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Khao Yai via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Chatuchak Station, Bang Sue Grand Station, SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line], Taling Chan, and Nam Tok in around 17h 49m.

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