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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)planeCEI - MAQ
    2. Drive from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Mawlamyinecar
    8h 23m
    $159–477

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
    2. Take the train from Bang Ramat to Chong Khaeptrain
    3. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar
    4. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain
    31h 18m
    $51–120

  3. Bus, train, drive via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the train from Taling Chan to Chong Khaeptrain
    3. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar
    4. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain
    29h 47m
    $52–116

  4. Drive 625.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Mawlamyinecar625.3 km
    9h 6m
    $71–103

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest 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 47m.

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