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How to get fromMandalay to Chiang Raiby taxi, plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mandalay to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane MDL - CEI
    5h 11m
    ฿10,216–22,451

  2. Drive 765.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mandalay to Chiang Raicar car 765.9 km
    13h 36m
    ฿2,877–4,156

  3. Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mandalay to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane MDL - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    7h 55m
    ฿6,156–18,941

  4. Drive to Heho Airport, fly to Tachilek, bus

    1. Drive from Mandalay to Heho Airport (HEH)car car
    2. Fly from Heho Airport (HEH) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane HEH - THL
    3. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    7h 26m
    ฿4,556–16,078

  5. Drive to Heho Airport, fly to Kengtung, drive

    1. Drive from Mandalay to Heho Airport (HEH)car car
    2. Fly from Heho Airport (HEH) to Kengtung (KET)plane plane HEH - KET
    3. Drive from Kengtung (KET) to Chiang Raicar car
    7h 35m
    ฿5,486–14,118

Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Mandalay to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then take the taxi to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can drive from Mandalay to Chiang Rai in around 13h 36m.

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