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 ฿3200 - ฿4700 and takes 14h 34m.

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 39m and costs ฿6000 - ฿21000.

How far is it from Bagan to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Bagan and Chiang Rai is 664 km. The road distance is 882.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 8:14 PM in Bagan and 8:44 PM in Chiang Rai.

Can I drive from Bagan to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Bagan to Chiang Rai is 883 km. It takes approximately 14h 34m to drive from Bagan to Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 207+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Bagan to Chiang Rai - 3 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bagan to Chiang Rai by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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

Taxi, fly to Tachilek, bus
best
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 39m
฿6,305–20,875
Drive 882.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bagan to Chiang Raicar 882.7 km
14h 34m
฿3,225–4,658
Taxi, 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
฿8,990–23,335

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

3Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

฿2,234Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bagan to Chiang Rai.

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Distance: 664.2 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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 Tachilek (THL), drive to Mae Sai, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can drive from Bagan to Chiang Rai in around 14h 34m.

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