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There are 4 ways to get from Mandalay to Chiang Rai by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Tachilek, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Mandalay to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane MDL - THL
    3. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    4h 44m
    ฿3,222–15,466

  2. Drive  765.9 km

    1. Drive from Mandalay to Chiang Raicar car 765.9 km
    13h 36m
    ฿3,385–4,890

  3. Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mandalay to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane MDL - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    6h 47m
    ฿6,562–12,961

  4. Drive to Heho Airport, fly to Tachilek, bus

    1. Drive from Mandalay to Heho Airport (HEH)car car
    2. Fly from Heho Airport (HEH) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane HEH - THL
    3. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    7h 26m
    ฿4,615–15,454

Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Tachilek (THL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,079Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Mandalay, Myanmar and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Mandalay to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) airport, fly to Tachilek (THL), drive to Mae Sai, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can drive from Mandalay to Chiang Rai in around 13h 36m.

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