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How to get fromMawlamyine to Chiang Raiby train, car, bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mawlamyine to Chiang Rai by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive, bus via Bangkok

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    1. Take the train from Mawlamyine station to Thayetchaung, Myanmartrain train
    2. Drive from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Chong Khaepcar car
    3. Take the train from Chong Khaep to Taling Chantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    29h 27m
    ฿1,684–4,019

  2. Drive 624.9 km

    1. Drive from Mawlamyine to Chiang Raicar car 624.9 km
    9h 5m
    ฿2,314–3,342

  3. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Mawlamyine to Mae Sot (MAQ)car car
    2. Fly from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane MAQ - CEI
    18h 58m
    ฿5,614–13,865

  4. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Mawlamyine station to Thayetchaung, Myanmartrain train
    2. Drive from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Chong Khaepcar car
    3. Take the train from Chong Khaep to Bang Ramattrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    31h 3m
    ฿1,786–3,609

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration17h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Mawlamyine to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the train to Thayetchaung, Myanmar, drive to Chong Khaep, take the train to Taling Chan, walk to SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line], take the vehicle to SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], walk to Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can drive from Mawlamyine to Chiang Rai in around 9h 5m.

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