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

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There are 7 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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    5h 40m
    ฿1,285–4,768

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    cheapest
    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 River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    18h 30m
    ฿697–3,402

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburibus bus The Nine Travel Khaosan - River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi
    14h 8m
    ฿1,514–1,610

  4. Drive  764.4 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to River Kwai Bridgecar car 764.4 km
    11h 29m
    ฿2,928–4,230

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburibus bus
    5h 24m
    ฿1,835–3,961

  6. Bus via Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburibus bus The Nine Travel Khaosan - River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi
    16h 8m
    ฿1,507–1,603

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Taling Chan to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    21h 27m
    ฿901–2,485

Chiang Rai to River Kwai Bridge by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,514Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 827.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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 Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Chatuchak Station, National Gallery, The Nine Travel Khaosan, and River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi in around 14h 8m.

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