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How to get fromChiang Rai to Thatonby plane, car, bus, train or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Mae Sot, drive

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot (MAQ)planeCEI - MAQ
    2. Drive from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Thatoncar
    9h
    $165–495

  2. Drive 675.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Thatoncar675.6 km
    9h 44m
    $77–111

  3. Bus, train, drive, taxi 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
    5. Take the taxi from Mawlamyine station to Thatontaxi
    30h 48m
    $106–180

  4. Fly to Yangon International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)planeCEI - RGN
    2. Drive from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Thatoncar
    7h 5m
    $136–340

  5. Bus, train, drive, taxi

    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
    5. Take the taxi from Mawlamyine station to Thatontaxi
    32h 18m
    $106–184

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Thaton. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Mae Sot (MAQ), then drive to Thaton. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, walk to SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], take the vehicle to SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line], walk to Taling Chan, take the train to Chong Khaep, drive to Thayetchaung, Myanmar, take the train to Mawlamyine station, then take the taxi to Thaton.

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