Rome2Rio

How to get fromChiang Rai to Kanchanaburiby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Kanchanaburi

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi by plane, train, 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.

  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain train
    5h 30m
    ฿1,284–4,768

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 85
    4. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain train
    18h 21m
    ฿696–3,398

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 85
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain train
    14h 8m
    ฿1,001–2,848

  4. Drive  761.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburicar car 761.7 km
    11h 27m
    ฿3,465–5,005

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to 7Eleven Nanachart Road Kanchanaburibus bus
    5h 22m
    ฿1,732–3,858

  6. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus Mochit Bangkok
    15h 5m
    ฿855–1,871

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburibus bus Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 - Kanchanaburi
    15h 45m
    ฿1,057–1,951

  8. Bus, Minivan via Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus Mochit Bangkok
    16h 24m
    ฿1,129–1,274

Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿696Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 824.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Kanchanaburi, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 15h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There