How to get fromRatchaburi to Chiang Maiby train, plane, bus, taxi or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai by train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Bang Bamru
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)DMK - CNX
4h 49m
฿991–4,707
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal32
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
13h 45m
฿590–6,382
Train, bus via Bangkok
1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Bang Bamru32
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
13h 22m
฿691–2,007
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Bang Bamru32
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tan13
3. Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Chiang Mai
16h 55m
฿1,085–3,622
Drive 733.7 km
1. Drive from Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai733.7 km
10h 21m
฿2,627–3,795
Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Bang Bamru
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)BKK - CNX
5h 24m
฿1,059–5,312
Train, train to Hua Hin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Phetchaburi
2. Take the train from Phetchaburi to Hua Hin
3. Fly from Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)HHQ - CNX
4h 18m
฿1,761–6,557
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Ratchaburi to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal32
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
14h 13m
฿590–1,882
Minivan, bus
1. Take the bus from Ratchaburi to Phetchaburi
2. Take the bus from Phetchaburi to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
16h 36m
฿730–6,735

Ratchaburi to Chiang Mai by train, foot, and bus

189Weekly Services

13h 45mAverage Duration

฿590Cheapest Price

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Distance: 690.9 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Ratchaburi, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Ratchaburi to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal via Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 16h 36m.

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

Chiang Mai, sometimes written as Chiengmai or Chiangmai, is the largest city in northern Thailand, the capital of Chiang Mai province and the second largest city in Thailand. It is 700. km north of Bangkok in a mountainous region called the Thai highlands and has a population of 1.2 million people as of 2022, which is more than 66 percent of the total population of Chiang Mai province (1.8 million).

Things to do in Chiang Mai

Wat Chedi Luang(Opens in a new window)

Wat Chedi Luang (Thai: วัดเจดีย์หลวง, lit. temple of the big stupa or temple of the royal stupa) is a Buddhist temple in the historic centre of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The current temple grounds were originally made up of three temples — Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin.

Wat Chiang Man(Opens in a new window)

Wat Chiang Man (Thai: วัดเชียงมั่น − sometimes also written as Wat Chiang Mun) is a Buddhist temple (Thai language: Wat) inside the old city (which is contained within the city walls and moat) of Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep(Opens in a new window)

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Theravada wat in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple is often referred to as "Doi Suthep" although this is actually the name of the mountain where it's located. It is a sacred site to many Thai people. The temple is 15 km from the city of Chiang Mai. From the temple, impressive views of Chiang Mai can be seen.

Wat Suan Dok(Opens in a new window)

Wat Suan Dok, also known as Wat Buppharam is a Buddhist temple (Wat) in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. It is a Royal Temple of the Third Class. The temple is on Suthep Road, approximately one kilometre west of Suan Dok gate at the west side of the moat.

Places to stay in Chiang Mai

Phor Liang Meun Terracotta Arts(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Thai Akara - Lanna Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Phra Singh Village(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Shangri-La Chiang Mai(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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