Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen

Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen

Chiang Mai
Golden Triangle Chiang Saen
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Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen Destination Reviews

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Carla G
Punctual, fast and the AC was working too well
Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Apr 29, 2026
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Sarah S
Bus was on time, staff friendly and helpful and spoke english. Seats were very comfy and free water provided! Trip was pretty much the length of time that’s stated
Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Apr 28, 2026
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Thomas F
I unfortunately got stuck in the back seat of the minivan basically in the boot next to the luggage. Im 6ft4 I could not stretch my legs and was in a lot of pain 😂 There are other seats with a lot more room so if you get picked up early get those seats first! We got picked up in a nice car but then dropped at a petrol station for 30 mins where we waited for the minivan. Got to chiang rai after about 5 hours in total since leaving chiang mai. If I was in a better seat it would have been fine I reckon.
Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen, Van VIP Minivan, Pai Friendly Tour, Apr 28, 2026
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Nicolas R
the ticket was supposed to be for 11:30am and they picked me up 12:15, not just that, they just said the van is leaving at 1:30pm
Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Apr 27, 2026
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Jessy H
Not satisfied with the ride, service, or communication.
Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen, Van Minivan, Terminal Green Pai (Terminal Green Pai), Apr 26, 2026
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Ayelen N
From Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, everything was great—it took 3:45 hours.
Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Apr 24, 2026
KB
Kevin B
We were picked up a few minutes later than advised, but not so late that we were worried about it. There were 2 more pickups after us and then we thought we were on the road to Chiang Rai. After around 30 minutes, we pulled into a service station, where we were asked to get out, supposedly because the air conditioning wasn’t working very well in the original minivan and they were going to switch to another van. While waiting in the heat for over 30 minutes 3 or 4 other vans/cars also deposited their occupants at the same service station. Eventually we were told to get into another minivan, which we quickly realised was very full, including two people sat up front with the driver. We then sat still in the van with no air conditioning working for another 30 minutes while the driver and a driver from another minivan had a long discussion and several attempted phone calls, presumably to their boss. When we did eventually set off, we were a lot more cramped than the original minivan and the aircon was no better. Had expected to arrive in Chiang Rai at around 3pm, but was around 5.30 when we were eventually dropped off. The cost had been double what we would have paid on the bus, and in hindsight I wish we’d caught that instead as the busses usually give you a lot more space.
Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen, Van VIP Minivan, Pai Friendly Tour, Apr 13, 2026
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Remy G
The bus took us in advance, it's cool but the people on the bus had a different schedule and thought we were late, and we received unfair and inappropriate comments... The driver's driving was too aggressive, making the journey quite unpleasant. Otherwise, we arrived on time and even early.
Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen, Van Minivan, Terminal Green Pai (Terminal Green Pai), Apr 12, 2026
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Jonas E
Good experience. Good conversation on WhatsApp and he came in time.
Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen, Van Van, So Good Airline Service and Travel, Apr 7, 2026
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Lynda R
The bus was extremely comfortable, the driver excellent and very helpful when I almost got off at the wrong stop.
Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Apr 4, 2026
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Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Freedom Tour Taxi Service
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+4h
$121.94
Taxi
Freedom Tour Taxi Service
Van 9pax
Any time
+4h
$171.94
Taxi
Freedom Tour Taxi Service
SUV 4pax
Any time
+4h
$141.45

How to get from Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen

Travelling between Chiang Mai and Golden Triangle Chiang Saen is possible by Bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 184.43 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 9.54.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 7 hours to travel between Chiang Mai and Golden Triangle Chiang Saen depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Golden Triangle Chiang Saen. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 55m to reach Golden Triangle Chiang Saen.

How much does it cost to get from Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen?

Travelling between Chiang Mai and Golden Triangle Chiang Saen can be as cheap as USD 9.54 if you opt for a GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)) bus and as expensive as USD 184.43 if you buy a Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด) taxi 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 Chiang Mai and Golden Triangle Chiang Saen ?

  • 1 from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai starting from 09:30 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 until 09:30 Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
  • 26 from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai starting from 00:00 Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai

GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว))

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

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.

Companies offering charters between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai

Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด), Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส)

What is the most popular transport to get from Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen?

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

  • 99% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen

Facts about the transport from Chiang Mai to Golden Triangle Chiang Saen

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport4h
Earliest Departure9:30 AM
Latest Departure9:30 AM
Departures per day27
Distance271 kilometers
Transport CompaniesJed Yord, Smart En Plus