| Cheapest Transport | $9 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h |
| Earliest Departure | 6:50 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 163 |
| Distance | 50 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, GB Limousine, Glassflower, Go2Trip, GreenBus, Jed Yord, Kim Transfers Thailand, Lanna Expert Driver, NNS Luxury Limousine, Smart En Plus, Terminal Green Pai, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia |
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai is possible by Flight, bus, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 518.61 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.75.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 9 hours to travel between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 5m to reach Chiang Rai.
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai can be as cheap as USD 8.75 if you opt for a GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)) bus and as expensive as USD 518.61 if you buy a GB Limousine taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.
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.
GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว))
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), GB Limousine, Glassflower, Go2Trip, Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด), Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel), Lanna Expert Driver (หจก.ลานนา เอ็กเปอร์ท ไดร์เวอร์), NNS Luxury Limousine, Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส)
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Terminal Green Pai
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