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How to get fromChiang Rai to Kanchanaburi (State)by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi (State) by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

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    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 Thung Thongtrain train
    5h 21m
    ฿1,558–3,778

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taling Chan to Nam Toktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Nam Tok to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    18h 28m
    ฿1,731–3,709

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Den Chai

    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 Nam Toktrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Nam Tok to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    21h 46m
    ฿1,770–3,876

  4. Drive 805.2 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Thong Pha Phumcar car 805.2 km
    12h 8m
    ฿3,038–4,388

  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 Thung Thongtrain train
    5h 31m
    ฿1,678–4,206

  6. Bus, Minivan, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kanchanaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Erawan National Parkbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Erawan National Park to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    19h 7m
    ฿2,305–3,634

  7. Bus, Minivan, taxi 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
    3. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Erawan National Parkbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Erawan National Park to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    20h 43m
    ฿2,620–3,273

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Erawan National Parkbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Erawan National Park to Thong Pha Phumtaxi taxi
    20h 47m
    ฿2,468–3,581

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

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 812.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Kanchanaburi (State). However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to Don Muang, take the train to Bang Sue Grand Station, walk to SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], take the vehicle to SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line], walk to Taling Chan, take the train to Thung Thong, then take the taxi to Tha Muang. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, walk to SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], take the vehicle to SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line], walk to Taling Chan, take the train to Nam Tok, then take the taxi to Thong Pha Phum.

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