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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to River Kwai Bridge 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
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    5h 40m
    ฿1,285–4,768

  2. Bus, train

    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 Taling Chan to River Kwai Bridgetrain train
    21h 27m
    ฿901–2,485

  3. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Kanchanaburibus bus Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 - Kanchanaburi
    15h 51m
    ฿1,827–1,990

  4. Drive  764.4 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to River Kwai Bridgecar car 764.4 km
    11h 29m
    ฿3,379–4,880

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburibus bus
    5h 29m
    ฿1,835–4,261

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburibus bus The Nine Travel Khaosan - River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi
    16h 11m
    ฿1,502–1,597

Chiang Rai to River Kwai Bridge by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket฿901Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 827.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and River Kwai Bridge, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to River Kwai Bridge via Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 and Kanchanaburi in around 15h 51m.

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