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How to get fromChiang Rai to Kanchanaburi (State)by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi (State) by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Pongtrain train
    3h 51m
    ฿1,498–4,148

  2. Bus, taxi via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Erawan National Parkbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Erawan National Park to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    19h 35m
    ฿3,370–3,670

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 85
    4. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Nam Toktrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Nam Tok to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    24h 36m
    ฿1,859–4,550

  4. Drive  805.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Thong Pha Phumcar car 805.2 km
    12h 2m
    ฿3,559–5,140

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Pongtrain train
    4h 22m
    ฿1,553–4,928

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Erawan National Parkbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Erawan National Park to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    20h 13m
    ฿2,902–3,345

  7. Bus, Minivan, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Erawan National Parkbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Erawan National Park to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    20h 53m
    ฿2,279–2,724

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 792.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Kanchanaburi (State), Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi (State). However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to Don Muang, take the train to Bang Sue Grand Station, walk to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, take the train to Ban Pong, then take the taxi to Tha Maka. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer, walk to Chang Moi, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3, take the bus to Kanchanaburi, take the bus to Erawan National Park, then take the taxi to Thong Pha Phum.

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