Thakhek to Chiang Mai

Thakhek to Chiang Mai

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Transportation from Thakhek to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Thakhek to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport$23
Fastest Transport4h
Earliest Departure9:30 AM
Latest Departure5:00 PM
Departures per day3
Distance806 kilometers
Transport CompaniesNok Air, Phet Prasert, Thai Airways, Thai Smile

How to get from Thakhek to Chiang Mai

Travelling between Thakhek and Chiang Mai is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 170.57 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 22.52.

How long does it take to get from Thakhek to Chiang Mai?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 27 hours to travel between Thakhek and Chiang Mai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Thakhek and Chiang Mai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 35m to reach Chiang Mai.

How much does it cost to get from Thakhek to Chiang Mai?

Travelling between Thakhek and Chiang Mai can be as cheap as USD 22.52 if you opt for a Phet Prasert (เพชรประเสริฐ) bus and as expensive as USD 170.57 if you buy a Thai Smile (ไทยสมายล์) flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Thakhek and Chiang Mai ?

  • 3 from Thakhek to Chiang Mai starting from 09:30 Nakhon Phanom Airport until 15:45 Nakhon Phanom Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Thakhek to Chiang Mai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Thakhek to Chiang Mai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 69.22.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Thakhek and Chiang Mai

Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai Airways, Thai Smile (ไทยสมายล์)

Bus

Travelling from Thakhek to Chiang Mai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Thakhek and Chiang Mai

Phet Prasert (เพชรประเสริฐ)

What is the most popular transport to get from Thakhek to Chiang Mai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus