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How to get fromChiang Mai to Chiang Raiby bus, car, taxi or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang RaibusChiang Mai
    3h 45m
    ฿200–600
  2. Drive 183.9 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raicar183.9 km
    2h 53m
    ฿677–978
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raitaxi183.9 km
    2h 53m
    ฿2,000–2,500
  4. Private Transfer

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raishuttle
    3h 12m
    ฿5,875

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by bus

Calendar98Weekly Buses
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿200Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Chiang Rai, 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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