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How to get fromYangon to River Kwai Bridgeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Yangon to River Kwai Bridge by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane RGN - BKK
    2. Take the train from Ban Chimphli to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    8h 36m
    ฿3,389–6,471

  2. Bus, train, drive via Yangon Airport Terminal 1

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Yangon Aung Mingalar to Mawlamyinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mawlamyine station to Thayetchaung, Myanmartrain train
    3. Drive from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Wang Phocar car
    4. Take the train from Wang Pho to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    24h 5m
    ฿1,357–3,008

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Yangon Aung Mingalar to Mawlamyinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mawlamyine station to Thayetchaung, Myanmartrain train
    3. Drive from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Wang Phocar car
    4. Take the train from Wang Pho to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    22h 19m
    ฿1,569–3,251

  4. Drive 714.2 km

    1. Drive from Yangon to River Kwai Bridgecar car 714.2 km
    10h 48m
    ฿2,685–3,877

  5. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane RGN - DMK
    2. Take the train from Taling Chan to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    8h 31m
    ฿3,169–5,743

  6. Fly to Dawei Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Dawei Airport (TVY)plane plane RGN - TVY
    2. Drive from Dawei Airport (TVY) to River Kwai Bridgecar car
    7h 56m
    ฿5,358–12,208

  7. Bus, train, drive via Chong Khaep

    1. Take the bus from Yangon Aung Mingalar to Mawlamyinebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mawlamyine station to Thayetchaung, Myanmartrain train
    3. Drive from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Chong Khaepcar car
    4. Take the train from Chong Khaep to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    24h 37m
    ฿1,360–3,008

Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,480Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 783.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Yangon, Myanmar and River Kwai Bridge, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Yangon to River Kwai Bridge. However, you can take the bus to Yangon Airport Terminal 1, walk to Yangon International Airport (RGN) airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Nong Prue, Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the line 551 bus to Victory Monument, take the bus to สำนักงานอัยการจังหวัดตลิ่งชัน;Office of Provincial Public Prosecution of Taling Chan, walk to Ban Chimphli, take the train to River Kwai Bridge, then walk to River Kwai Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yangon to River Kwai Bridge via Yangon Aung Mingalar, Mawlamyine, Mawlamyine station, Thayetchaung, Myanmar, Wang Pho, and River Kwai Bridge in around 22h 19m.

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