| Operator | Class | Travel Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Firstplan Transport Services | Economy 3pax | 6h | $139.20 | |
Firstplan Transport Services | SUV 4pax | 6h | $151.57 | |
Freedom Tour Taxi Service | Comfort 3pax | 4h 20m | $133.01 | |
Freedom Tour Taxi Service | SUV 4pax | 4h 20m | $145.38 | |
Kim Transfers Thailand | Economy 3pax | 5h 30m | $154.66 | |
Firstplan Transport Services | Van 10pax | 6h | $182.50 | |
Kim Transfers Thailand | Economy 3pax | 5h 30m | $216.53 | |
Mekong Transfer | Van 9pax | 4h 45m | $139.20 | |
Glassflower | Luxury SUV 4pax | 6h 30m | $210.96 | |
Kanokwan Travel | Comfort 3pax | 6h 30m | $139.20 | |
Kanokwan Travel | Van 9pax | 6h 30m | $170.13 | |
Kanokwan Travel | Economy 3pax | 6h 30m | $129.92 | |
Kanokwan Travel | SUV 4pax | 6h 30m | $142.29 | |
Kim Transfers Thailand | Van 9pax | 5h 30m | $262.93 | |
Kim Transfers Thailand | SUV 4pax | 5h 30m | $232.00 | |
Than Car Service | Van 9pax | 4h 20m | $168.12 | |
Than Car Service | Economy 3pax | 4h 20m | $126.18 | |
Than Car Service | SUV 4pax | 4h 20m | $133.17 | |
Mekong Transfer | Van 9pax | 4h 40m | $139.20 | |
Glassflower | Comfort 3pax | 6h 30m | $195.50 |
Undoubtedly more convenient than public transportation but predictably more expensive travelling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong by taxi transfer is a good choice if you wish to get to your destination with less hassle possible. There are taxi of different size, class, comfort level and price offering your charter door-to-door service to suit every taste and pocket. With an easy and straightforward online booking, it is a quick and smooth process. Book your taxi in advance to ensure you get your transport when you need it.
With the following operators – – all offering taxi from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong – it is a good idea to read other travellers’ reviews before you make your choice. It will help you to figure out what to expect from your trip: how long the ride will take, how clean the car is, how professional the drivers are and much more.
The overland distance to Chiang Khong from Chiang Mai is 200 km.
Taxis transfer normally require less time than buses or vans to cover the same distance as they often travel at higher speed and may skip en route stops if you do not need any. In any case expect your journey by taxi to Chiang Khong to take between 4h and 6h hours. If you are planning any detours or toilet or lunch stops, remember to calculate some extra time for that. If travelling by night, during rainy or snowy weather, rush hour or on weekends, traffic jams may add extra time to your journey. Never plan tight connections with flights, ferries, or trains – allow enough time to arrive.
T Buddy Service Chiang Mai report the shortest travel time promising to bring you to Chiang Khong in 4h hours while the slowest operator is Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส).
The cost of your taxi transfer will depend on the operator and the type of the vehicle you choose. Very often, there is little or no difference in price between a car accommodating three passengers and a van good for up to 9 pax. The latter offers much more comfort in the sense of legroom and luggage space, so even if you are not a large party, it is still worth checking the price for both options before making your choice. Note that on some routes – especially to and from the airports – there may be an additional fee for each piece of luggage. On the positive side, remember that during certain periods or on some routes, taxi charter companies may offer free class upgrade – book the cheapest economy ride and get a larger car.
The lowest charter taxi rate from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong is provided by Easyride Services. The maximum rate is USD 302.37 if you opt for Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel).
| Cheapest Taxi | $30 |
| Fastest Taxi | 4h |
| Earliest Taxi | 9:00 AM |
| Latest Taxi | 9:30 AM |
| Daily Taxi Routes | 38 |
| Distance | 200 kilometers |
| Taxi Companies | BangkokTaxi24, Easyride Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Kim Transfers Thailand, Mekong Transfer, Naluangs, Smart En Plus, T Buddy Service Chiang Mai, Than Car Service, Yortdoy Travel |