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

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

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane RGN - CEI
    6h 38m
    ฿3,748–11,188

  2. Fly to Tachilek, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane RGN - THL
    2. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    6h 20m
    ฿2,028–13,168

  3. Drive  897.1 km

    1. Drive from Yangon to Chiang Raicar car 897.1 km
    12h 55m
    ฿3,417–4,936

Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and six other airlines fly from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours.

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