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How to get fromChiang Dao to Chiang Raiby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Dao to Chiang Rai by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Dao to Pai Waykeeper Van Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Pai Waykeeper Van Station to Jed Yod Cafebus bus Pai Waykeeper Van Station - Jed Yod Cafe
    4h 57m
    ฿1,922–2,141

  2. Drive  172.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Dao to Chiang Raicar car 172.1 km
    2h 47m
    ฿787–1,136

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Dao to Chiang Raitaxi taxi 172.1 km
    2h 47m
    ฿1,900–2,300

  4. Taxi, Minibus, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Dao to Mae Pangtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mae Pang to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    7h 13m
    ฿1,175–1,451

  5. Taxi, Minibus, bus via Prao

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Dao to Praotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Prao to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Accha Indian Dhaba to K Buddy Bikebus bus
    8h 6m
    ฿1,364–1,455

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Map of how to get from Chiang Dao to Chiang Rai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 366.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Chiang Dao, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Dao to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Pai Waykeeper Van Station then take the bus to Jed Yod Cafe. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Dao to Chiang Rai in around 2h 47m.

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