There are 6 ways to get from Muaklek to Chiang Mai by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Muak Lek to Don Muangtrain
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane DMK - CNX
4h 28m฿1,244–5,162Train
cheapest- Take the train from Muak Lek to Ayutthayatrain 136
- Take the train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Maitrain 109 / ...
14h 52m฿197–1,762Train, bus
- Take the train from Muak Lek to Ayutthayatrain 136
- Take the bus from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Tonys Place to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Tonys Place - Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
11h 12m฿1,120–1,955Drive 653.2 km
- Drive from Muaklek to Chiang Maicar 653.2 km
8h 49m฿2,999–4,332Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Muak Lek to Rangsittrain
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane BKK - CNX
5h 20m฿1,293–5,737Train, bus, Minivan
- Take the train from Muak Lek to Ayutthayatrain 136
- Take the bus from Ayuthaya Station to Sukhothai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Sukhothai Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
15h 35m฿1,277–2,562
Muaklek to Chiang Mai by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Muaklek to Chiang Mai is to train which costs ฿190 - ฿1800 and takes 14h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Muaklek to Chiang Mai is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ฿1200 - ฿5500.
No, there is no direct train from Muaklek to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Muak Lek and arriving at Chiang Mai via Ayutthaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Muaklek and Chiang Mai is 695 km. The road distance is 653.2 km.
The best way to get from Muaklek to Chiang Mai without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 12m and costs ฿1100 - ฿2000.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Muaklek to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Muaklek to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Muak Lek station.
Muaklek to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Ayutthaya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muaklek to Chiang Mai is 653 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Muaklek to Chiang Mai.
Book your Muaklek to Chiang Mai train tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Muaklek, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?
You can take a train from Muak Lek to Chiang Mai via Ayutthaya in around 14h 52m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–4,700
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–5,500
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–6,500
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–3,000
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–4,700
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport via Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–4,700
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–4,200
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–6,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Muak Lek to Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Muak Lek to Ayutthaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿26–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–290
Train from Muak Lek to Ayutthaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿26–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–290
Train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿170–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿200–250
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿170–230
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿470–520
Train from Muak Lek to Rangsit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Train from Muak Lek to Ayutthaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿26–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–290
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Tonys Place to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,050–1,100
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
- Phone
- +6635958226
- Website
- 12 Go
Bus from Ayuthaya Station to Sukhothai Bus Terminal
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