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How to get fromBagan to Chiang Raiby taxi, plane, bus or car

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

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

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Bagan 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
    6h 39m
    ฿9,538–13,797

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

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bagan 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
    8h 50m
    ฿2,210–10,452

  3. Drive 882.7 km

    1. Drive from Bagan to Chiang Raicar car 882.7 km
    14h 34m
    ฿3,171–4,581

  4. Taxi to Mandalay International Airport, fly to Kengtung, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Bagan to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Kengtung (KET)plane plane MDL - KET
    3. Drive from Kengtung (KET) to Chiang Raicar car
    6h 57m
    ฿12,623–24,737

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,725Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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