There are 7 ways to get from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane DMK - CNX
4h 25m฿1,237–4,662Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
13h 15m฿227–1,762Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Ratchaburi to Phetchaburibus
- Take the bus from Phetchaburi to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
15h 50m฿730–6,840Drive 733.7 km
- Drive from Ratchaburi to Chiang Maicar 733.7 km
10h 4m฿2,796–4,038Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane BKK - CNX
5h 12m฿1,292–5,542Train to Hua Hin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ratchaburi to Hua Hintrain
- Fly from Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane HHQ - CNX
4h 4m฿1,768–5,722Minivan, bus via Bangkok
- Take the bus from Ratchaburi to Phetchaburibus
- Take the bus from Phetchaburi to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
16h 18m฿930–2,640
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai is to train which costs ฿220 - ฿1800 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai is to train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs ฿1700 - ฿6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Ratchaburi and arriving at Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Phetchaburi and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Ratchaburi and arriving at Chiang Mai via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Ratchaburi and Chiang Mai is 691 km. The road distance is 733.7 km.
The best way to get from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs ฿220 - ฿1800.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Ratchaburi station.
Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Ratchaburi station.
The best way to get from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs ฿220 - ฿1800. Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus, which costs ฿700 - ฿7000 and takes 15h 50m.
What companies run services between Ratchaburi, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?
You can take a train from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ratchaburi to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi, Mochit New Van Terminal, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 15h 50m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–4,100
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–5,500
Flights from Hua Hin Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600–4,700
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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)
- ฿35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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)
- ฿35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿190–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–260
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿190–250
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿500–540
Train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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)
- ฿35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Train from Ratchaburi to Hua Hin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 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)
- ฿35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Bus from Ratchaburi to Phetchaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿40
Bus from Ratchaburi to Phetchaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿40
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Booking & Getting There
Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Phetchaburi station.
Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai is 734 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai.
Book your Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai train tickets online with 12go.asia.
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