| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Freedom Tour Taxi Service | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +3h 50m | $105.88 | |
Taxi | Torch | Economy 3pax | Any time | +3h 25m | $107.49 | |
Bus | GreenBus | Express Combo | 08:00 | 13:10 | $11.36 | |
Bus | GreenBus | VIP combo | 08:00 | 13:10 | $17.29 | |
Bus | GreenBus | Express Combo | 12:30 | 17:40 | $11.36 | |
Bus | GreenBus | VIP combo | 12:30 | 17:40 | $17.29 | |
Bus | GreenBus | Express Combo | 15:00 | 20:10 | $11.36 | |
Bus | GreenBus | VIP combo | 15:00 | 20:10 | $17.29 |
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Mae Sai is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 324.70 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 13.76.
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 17 hours to travel between Chiang Mai and Mae Sai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Mae Sai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 25m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 16h 45m to reach Mae Sai.
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Mae Sai can be as cheap as USD 13.76 if you opt for a GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)) bus and as expensive as USD 324.70 if you buy a Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel) 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 Mae Sai.
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, Easyride Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service (Freedom Tour and Taxi Service), Go2Trip, Gosafe Transport (โกเซฟ ทรานสปอร์ต), Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel), Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส), T Buddy Service Chiang Mai, Thailand Travel Taxi (ไทยแลนด์ ทราเวล แท็กซี่), Than Car Service (ธาน คาร์ เซอร์วิส), Torch
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
| Cheapest Transport | $14 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 25m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:00 早上 |
| Latest Departure | 3:00 下午 |
| Departures per day | 42 |
| Distance | 171 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | BangkokTaxi24, Easyride Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Go2Trip, Gosafe Transport, GreenBus, Kim Transfers Thailand, Myanmar Airways Intl, Smart En Plus, T Buddy Service Chiang Mai, Thailand Travel Taxi, Than Car Service, Torch |