There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai (State) by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang RaiChiang Mai
5h 20m฿220–620Drive 188 km
- Drive from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai188 km
2h 58m฿692–999Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai188 km
2h 58m฿2,100–2,600Private Transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai
3h 18m฿5,875
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai (State) is to bus which costs ฿220 - ฿650 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai (State) is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ฿650 - ฿1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai (State). However, there are services departing from สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport and arriving at Chiang Rai via Waroros Market and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) and Chiang Rai (State) is 193 km. The road distance is 188 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai (State) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs ฿220 - ฿650.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai (State), including transfers.
Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai (State) bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai (State) bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai (State) is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Chiang Rai (State).
There are 351+ hotels available in Chiang Rai (State).
What companies run services between Chiang Mai Airport (CNX), Thailand and Chiang Rai (State), Thailand?
Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai hourly. Tickets cost ฿200–600 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
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- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- greenbusthailand.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿200–600
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–2,600
The Best Taxi Chiang Mai
- Phone
- +66 988237385
- Website
- thebesttaxichiangmai.com
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
Chiang Mai Aiport
- Phone
- +66 53 201307
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