How to get fromPyinmana to Chiang Raiby car, plane or bus

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 3 ways to get from Pyinmana to Chiang Rai by car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive 735.8 km
best
1. Drive from Pyinmana to Chiang Rai735.8 km
12h 5m
฿2,702–3,903
Fly from Nay Pyi Taw International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (NYT) to Tachilek (THL)NYT - THL
2. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai
15h 19m
฿2,652–11,907
Drive to Heho Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Pyinmana to Heho Airport (HEH)
2. Fly from Heho Airport (HEH) to Tachilek (THL)HEH - THL
3. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai
7h 37m
฿4,424–17,177

Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (NYT) to Tachilek (THL) flights

3Weekly Planes

16h 55mAverage Duration

฿1,947Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 735.8 km
Duration: 12h 5m

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

You can drive from Pyinmana to Chiang Rai in around 12h 5m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London City Airport into central London, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Chiang Rai(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Chiang Rai is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of about 200,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai was established as a capital city in the reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Chiang Rai

Wat Rong Khun(Opens in a new window)

Wat Rong Khun (Thai: วัดร่องขุ่น), perhaps better known to foreigners as the White Temple, is a contemporary, unconventional, privately owned, art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997.

Chiang Rai city pillar, Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong(Opens in a new window)

The Navel City Pillar of Chiang Rai (Thai: เสาสะดือเมืองเชียงราย (เสาหลักเมือง)) was constructed in 1987 on the occasion of the 60th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the 725th anniversary of the City of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand.

Places to stay in Chiang Rai

Nak Nakara Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

MORA Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Nakaraj Princess Chiang Rai - Walking Street(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Sleepy House Chiang Rai(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Pyinmana to Chiang Rai easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Pyinmana to Chiang Rai right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.