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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi by plane, train, bus, or car

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  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 Taling Chan to Kanchanaburitrain train
    5h 33m
    ฿1,503–3,703

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Taling Chan to Kanchanaburitrain train
    18h 24m
    ฿800–2,684

  3. 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
    ฿855–1,801

  4. Drive 761.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburicar car 761.7 km
    11h 27m
    ฿2,922–4,221

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the train from Ban Chimphli to Kanchanaburitrain train
    5h 44m
    ฿1,723–4,431

  6. Bus, Minivan via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus Mochit Bangkok
    16h 40m
    ฿1,186–1,434

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburibus bus
    16h 45m
    ฿1,026–1,931

Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿855Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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.

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