What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 13h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay is to Local Bus and drive and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $95 - $550.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Mandalay?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Mandalay is 543 km. The road distance is 770.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Mandalay?

Mandalay is 30 min behind Chiang Rai. It is currently 2:51 PM in Chiang Rai and 2:21 PM in Mandalay.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Mandalay?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Mandalay is 770 km. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Chiang Rai to Mandalay.

Where can I stay near Mandalay?

There are seven+ hotels available in Mandalay.

Chiang Rai to Mandalay - 3 ways to travel via Local Bus, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay by bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Local Bus, drive to Tachilek, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Mae Chanbus
2. Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)car
3. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane THL - MDL
4h 23m
$95–508
Drive 770.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Mandalaycar 770.2 km
13h 30m
$88–127
Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane CEI - MDL
5h 21m
$284–845

Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

6Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay.

Launch map view

Distance: 543.1 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Mandalay, Myanmar?

Nok Air, Myanmar Airways International, and Thai AirAsia fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) twice daily.

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