There are 7 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi to Buri Ram, fly
best- Take the taxi from Ban Huai Thalaeng to Buri Ram (BFV)taxi
- Fly from Buri Ram (BFV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane BFV - CNX
4h 20m฿4,631–8,219Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Ayutthayatrain 146 Ubon Ratchathani - Hua Lamphong - Class II Fan
- Take the train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Maitrain 9 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
15h 46m฿235–1,762Bus
- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3bus
14h 2m฿800–1,300Drive 696.3 km
- Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Maicar 696.3 km
10h 17m฿2,654–3,834Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pak Chong to Don Muangtrain
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane DMK - CNX
5h 6m฿1,252–4,662Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pak Chong to Lak Sitrain
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane BKK - CNX
6h 8m฿1,383–5,402Train to Khon Kaen Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bua Yai Junction Station to Khon Kaentrain
- Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane KKC - CNX
4h 53m฿1,476–4,402
Buri Ram (BFV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai is to train which costs ฿230 - ฿1800 and takes 15h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs ฿4600 - ฿8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal and arriving at Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3 via Nakhon Ratchasima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Thanon Chira Junction and arriving at Chiang Mai via Ayutthaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
The distance between Nakhon Ratchasima (State) and Chiang Mai is 691 km. The road distance is 696.3 km.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 14h 2m and costs ฿800 - ฿1300.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Tour, depart from Nakhon Ratchasima station.
Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Thanon Chira Junction station.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai is to bus which takes 14h 2m and costs ฿800 - ฿1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿230 - ฿1800 and takes 15h 46m.
What companies run services between Nakhon Ratchasima (State), Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?
Nakhonchai Tour operates a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿800–1,300 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thanon Chira Junction to Chiang Mai via Ayutthaya in around 15h 46m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Buri Ram to Chiang Mai International Airport via Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–6,500
Flights from Buri Ram to Chiang Mai International Airport via Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–6,500
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–4,100
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–5,500
Flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–3,400
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Thanon Chira Junction to Ayutthaya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Pak Chong to Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿50–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿50–70
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–330
Train from Pak Chong to Lak Si
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿50–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿50–70
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–330
Train from Bua Yai Junction Station to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿35–900
- 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)
- ฿35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
- Phone
- 044-2615555
- Website
- nctcard.com
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿800–1,300
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- VIP
- ฿950–1,300
- Express
- ฿820–840
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–1,300
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Booking & Getting There
Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Tour, arrive at Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3 station.
Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Ayutthaya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai is 696 km. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Nakhon Ratchasima (State) to Chiang Mai.
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