What is the cheapest way to get from Bagan to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Bagan to Chiang Rai is to drive which costs ฿3100 - ฿4600 and takes 14h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bagan to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Bagan to Chiang Rai is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 6h 44m and costs ฿9500 - ฿14000.

How far is it from Bagan to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Bagan and Chiang Rai is 747 km. The road distance is 879.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Bagan to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Bagan to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bagan and Chiang Rai?

Chiang Rai is 30 min ahead of Bagan. It is currently 8:38 PM in Bagan and 9:08 PM in Chiang Rai.

Can I drive from Bagan to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Bagan to Chiang Rai is 879 km. It takes approximately 14h 41m to drive from Bagan to Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 387+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Bagan to Chiang Rai - 5 ways to travel via taxi, plane, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Bagan to Chiang Rai by taxi, plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Kengtung, drive
best
1. Take the taxi from Bagan to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi
2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Kengtung (KET)plane MDL - KET
3. Drive from Kengtung (KET) to Chiang Raicar
6h 57m
฿6,904–21,714
Drive 879.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bagan to Chiang Raicar 879.2 km
14h 41m
฿3,143–4,540
Drive to Heho Airport, fly to Tachilek, bus
1. Drive from Bagan to Heho Airport (HEH)car
2. Fly from Heho Airport (HEH) to Tachilek (THL)plane HEH - THL
3. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus
8h 57m
฿4,495–16,426
Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Bagan to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi
2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane MDL - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
9h 41m
฿9,624–18,234
Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Tachilek, bus
1. Take the taxi from Bagan to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi
2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Tachilek (THL)plane MDL - THL
3. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus
6h 44m
฿9,519–13,769

Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Kengtung (KET) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

฿2,345Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bagan to Chiang Rai.

Launch map view

Distance: 747.2 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Bagan to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) airport, fly to Kengtung (KET), then drive to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can drive from Bagan to Chiang Rai in around 14h 41m.

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