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How to get fromKanchanaburi to Chiang Raiby train, plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanchanaburi to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    5h 34m
    ฿1,304–3,877

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanchanaburi to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Lampangtrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Raibus bus
    18h 10m
    ฿714–3,197

  3. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus Route No.909 / ...
    15h
    ฿810–1,905

  4. Drive  760.9 km

    1. Drive from Kanchanaburi to Chiang Raicar car 760.9 km
    11h 25m
    ฿2,915–4,210

  5. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    6h 14m
    ฿1,513–3,273

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus Kanchanaburi - Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    15h 45m
    ฿1,097–1,946

  7. Mini Van, bus via Chiang Rai Town Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    22h
    ฿2,310–2,355

Kanchanaburi to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar63Weekly Buses
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket฿810Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Kanchanaburi to Chiang Rai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 15h.

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