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How to get fromNakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Maiby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Mai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Buri Ram, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nakhon Ratchasima to Buri Ram (BFV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Buri Ram (BFV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane BFV - CNX
    5h 24m
    ฿5,589–10,114

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Ayutthayatrain train 146 Ubon Ratchathani - Hua Lamphong - Class II Fan
    2. Take the train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Maitrain train 9 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    15h 46m
    ฿235–1,762

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    13h
    ฿800–1,300

  4. Drive 696.3 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Maicar car 696.3 km
    10h 17m
    ฿2,600–3,756

  5. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Don Muangtrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane DMK - CNX
    6h 10m
    ฿1,382–4,162

  6. Bus, Public Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rangsit to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane BKK - CNX
    6h 17m
    ฿1,604–4,215

  7. Bus to Khon Kaen Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KKC - CNX
    7h 4m
    ฿1,855–3,804

Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Mai by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket฿800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 760.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Nakhon Ratchasima, 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.

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