There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Old Bagan (Land) by car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, fly to Mandalay International Airport, taxi
best- Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)car
- Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane THL - MDL
- Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Old Bagan (Land)taxi
6h 11m$181–550Drive 861 km
cheapest- Drive from Chiang Rai to Old Bagan (Land)car 861 km
14h 40m$119–172Drive, fly to Heho Airport
- Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)car
- Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane THL - HEH
- Drive from Heho Airport (HEH) to Old Bagan (Land)car
8h 5m$146–480
Tachilek (THL) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Old Bagan (Land) is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Old Bagan (Land) is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 6h 11m and costs $180 - $550.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Old Bagan (Land) is 661 km. The road distance is 861 km.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Chiang Rai to Old Bagan (Land), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Old Bagan (Land) is 861 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Chiang Rai to Old Bagan (Land).
There are 10+ hotels available in Old Bagan (Land).
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Old Bagan (Land), Mandalay Region, Myanmar?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Old Bagan (Land). However, you can take the bus to Mae Chan, drive to Tachilek (THL) airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), then take the taxi to Old Bagan (Land). Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Old Bagan (Land) in around 14h 40m.
- Website
- airmyp.com
Flights from Tachilek to Mandalay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Tachilek to Heho Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Tachilek to Mandalay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–350
Flights from Tachilek to Heho Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–410
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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