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How to get fromChiang Mai to Tha Rueaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Tha Ruea by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CNX - DMK
    2. Take the train from Don Muang to Ban Motrain train
    3h 28m
    ฿1,517–4,302

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthayatrain train 8 Chiang Mai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II AC / ...
    11h 3m
    ฿318–1,902

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rangsit to Ang Thongbus bus
    11h 57m
    ฿1,389–1,847

  4. Drive 610.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Tha Rueacar car 610.5 km
    8h 7m
    ฿2,311–3,338

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CNX - BKK
    2. Take the train from Lak Si to Ban Motrain train
    4h 39m
    ฿1,538–4,874

  6. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 2 to Sukhothai Historical Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sukhothai Historical Park to Ayuthaya Stationbus bus
    15h 17m
    ฿1,232–2,758

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar213Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Tha Ruea, Thailand?

State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Chiang Mai to Ayutthaya hourly. Tickets cost ฿190–900 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Tha Ruea via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Rangsit Bus Terminal, Rangsit, and Ang Thong in around 11h 57m.

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