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

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Myanmar is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 13h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Myanmar is to Local Bus and drive and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $140 - $360.

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Myanmar?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Myanmar is 437 km. The road distance is 897.4 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chiang Rai to Myanmar, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Myanmar?

Myanmar is 30 min behind Chiang Rai. It is currently 5:48 AM in Chiang Rai and 5:18 AM in Myanmar.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Myanmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Myanmar is 897 km. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Chiang Rai to Myanmar.

Chiang Rai to Myanmar - 4 ways to travel via Local Bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Myanmar 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 to Heho Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Mae Chan
2. Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)
3. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Heho Airport (HEH)THL - HEH
4h 13m
$145–358
Drive to Kengtung, fly to Heho Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Kengtung (KET)
2. Fly from Kengtung (KET) to Heho Airport (HEH)KET - HEH
4h 51m
$89–354
Drive 897.4 km
1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Yangon897.4 km
13h 3m
$102–147
Local Bus, drive to Tachilek, fly to Mandalay International Airport
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Mae Chan
2. Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)
3. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)THL - MDL
4h 24m
$223–503

Tachilek (THL) to Heho Airport (HEH) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 436.9 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Myanmar. However, you can take the bus to Mae Chan, drive to Tachilek (THL) airport, fly to Heho Airport (HEH), then take the taxi to Taunggyi. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Yangon in around 13h 3m.

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