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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to River Kwai Bridge by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    best
    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 River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    5h 43m
    ฿1,503–3,703

  2. Bus, train via Den Chai

    cheapest
    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 River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    18h 34m
    ฿794–2,676

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus Mochit Bangkok
    15h 10m
    ฿930–1,882

  4. Drive 764.4 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to River Kwai Bridgecar car 764.4 km
    11h 29m
    ฿2,865–4,139

  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 Ban Chimphli to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    5h 54m
    ฿1,623–4,031

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bang Ramat to River Kwai Bridgetrain train Death Railway BKK
    16h 46m
    ฿1,031–2,119

Chiang Rai to River Kwai Bridge by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,031Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 827.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to River Kwai Bridge via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Kanchanaburi in around 15h 10m.

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