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How to get fromBangkok to Shan Stateby plane, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bangkok to Shan State by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    2. Drive from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tachileikcar car
    3h 26m
    $37–118

  2. Drive 1,135 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Taunggyicar car 1,135 km
    17h 5m
    $129–186

  3. Publich Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Thepharak Junction to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    3. Drive from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tachileikcar car
    4h 7m
    $37–151

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Shan State, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Shan State. However, you can take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), then drive to Tachileik. Alternatively, you can drive from Bangkok to Taunggyi in around 17h 5m.

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