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How to get fromChiang Rai to Thatonby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Thaton by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Mae Sot, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane plane CEI - MAQ
    2. Drive from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Thatoncar car
    5h 51m
    $194–255

  2. Drive  675.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Thatoncar car 675.6 km
    9h 35m
    $77–111

  3. Bus, train, drive, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bang Ramat to Chong Khaeptrain train
    3. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    4. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Mawlamyine station to Thatontaxi taxi
    30h 56m
    $101–185

  4. Bus, train, drive, taxi via Chiang Mai

    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
    3. Take the train from Taling Chan to Chong Khaeptrain train
    4. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    5. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    6. Take the taxi from Mawlamyine station to Thatontaxi taxi
    33h 18m
    $105–181

  5. Fly to Yangon International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane CEI - RGN
    2. Drive from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Thatoncar car
    7h 5m
    $135–390

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Thaton, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Thaton. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Mae Sot (MAQ), then drive to Thaton. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, walk to visual stop, take the bus to Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre, walk to Bang Ramat, take the train to Chong Khaep, drive to Thayetchaung, Myanmar, take the train to Mawlamyine station, then take the taxi to Thaton.

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