There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay by bus, car, or plane
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Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay is to Local Bus and drive and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $85 - $410.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Mandalay is 543 km. The road distance is 765.5 km.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Chiang Rai to Mandalay, including transfers.
Mandalay is 30 min behind Chiang Rai. It is currently 2:46 AM in Chiang Rai and 2:16 AM in Mandalay.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Mandalay is 766 km. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from Chiang Rai to Mandalay.
There are seven+ hotels available in Mandalay.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Mandalay, Myanmar?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Mandalay. However, you can take the bus to Mae Chan, drive to Tachilek (THL) airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), then take the taxi to Mandalay. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Mandalay in around 13h 36m.
- Website
- airthanlwin.com
Flights from Tachilek to Mandalay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Tachilek to Mandalay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–280
Bus from Chiang Rai to Mae Chan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
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