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How to get fromChiang Rai to Nakhon Pathomby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train
    3h 9m
    ฿1,261–3,868

  2. Bus, train via Chiang Mai

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 85
    18h 52m
    ฿859–2,450

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 85 / ...
    13h 46m
    ฿971–1,940

  4. Drive  775 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Nakhon Pathomcar car 775 km
    11h 28m
    ฿3,425–4,947

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain train
    3h 40m
    ฿1,316–4,648

Chiang Rai to Nakhon Pathom by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿859Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 755.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Nakhon Pathom, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Nakhon Pathom. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to Don Muang, take the train to Bang Sue Grand Station, walk to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, then take the train to Nakhon Pathom. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhon Pathom via Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok, Chatuchak Station, Bang Sue Grand Station, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 13h 46m.

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