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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Mawlamyine by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane plane CEI - MAQ
    2. Drive from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Mawlamyinecar car
    8h 23m
    $169–577

  2. Bus, train, drive via Thawi Watthana

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Salaya to Chong Khaeptrain train
    3. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    4. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    30h 48m
    $50–147

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Thon Buri to Chong Khaeptrain train
    3. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    4. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    30h 5m
    $51–113

  4. Drive 625.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Mawlamyinecar car 625.3 km
    9h 4m
    $71–103

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot (MAQ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Mawlamyine. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Mae Sot (MAQ), then drive to Mawlamyine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Mawlamyine station via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, Mochit 2 Bus Depot, Bang Khun Non Junction, Thon Buri, Chong Khaep, and Thayetchaung, Myanmar in around 30h 5m.

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