Chiang Saen to Chiang Mai

Chiang Saen to Chiang Mai

Chiang Saen
Chiang Mai
Wed, Jun 19
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Chiang Saen to Chiang Mai Schedule

Chiang Saen to Chiang Mai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Jed Yord Economy 3pax Any time฿ 5,500
GreenBus Express 09:30 - 16:35฿ 386
GreenBus VIP Combo 12:00 - 17:40฿ 503

Transportation from Chiang Saen to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Chiang Saen to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure6:20 утра
Latest Departure9:05 вечера
Departures per day25
Distance247 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreenBus, Jed Yord, Smart En Plus, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai Smile

Chiang Saen to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews

DB
Great, and we had a bottle of water.
Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Jun 9, 2024
DC
Seat was broken so I was in an uncomfortable position for 3 hrs, as well as bus was hot
Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), May 9, 2024
DS
Good travel, good accomodation
Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Apr 11, 2024
LK
very nice bus ride, comfortable, punctual and not too cold!
Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 23, 2024
M
The toilet light and flushing did not work.
Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 20, 2024
BN
Was very good bus
Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Feb 27, 2024
TB
Too much commotion with delay of foreign family removal from bus
Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Feb 19, 2024
LB
perfect on time super comfortable remember to cover up air conditioning at full blast
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Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Jan 24, 2024
TB
Great journey with comfortable bus. Operator on time. Water and small snack provided.
Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Jan 19, 2024
AD
On time, all good.
Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Jan 11, 2024
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How to get from Chiang Saen to Chiang Mai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 210.91 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.50.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 25 hours to travel between Chiang Saen and Chiang Mai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Saen and Chiang Mai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 10m to reach Chiang Mai.

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

Travelling between Chiang Saen and Chiang Mai can be as cheap as USD 10.50 if you opt for a GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)) bus and as expensive as USD 210.91 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 Saen and Chiang Mai ?

  • 1 from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai starting from 09:30 Chiang Khong Local Bus until 09:30 Chiang Khong Local Bus
  • 24 from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai starting from 00:00 Chiang Saen until 00:00 Chiang Saen

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chiang Saen 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 Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 103.02.

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 Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์), Thai Smile (ไทยสมายล์)

Bus

Travelling from Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

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 Rai and Chiang Mai

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

What is the most popular transport to get from Chiang Saen 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

  • 92% opted for a bus
  • 8% bought a taxi ride