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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Mawlamyine by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Mae Sot, 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
    5h 13m
    $179–626

  2. Bus, train, drive via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taling Chan to Chong Khaeptrain train
    3. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    4. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    29h 34m
    $51–127

  3. Drive 625.3 km

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

  4. Fly to Yangon International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane CEI - RGN
    2. Take the bus from Yangon Aung Mingalar to Mawlamyinebus bus
    11h 57m
    $130–327

  5. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bang Ramat to Chong Khaeptrain train
    3. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    4. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    31h 5m
    $54–114

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest 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, SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line], Taling Chan, Chong Khaep, and Thayetchaung, Myanmar in around 29h 34m.

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