What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai is to bus which costs ฿400 - ฿650 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ฿650 - ฿1000.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Rai (State) and Chiang Mai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Chiang Mai. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (State) and Chiang Mai is 181 km. The road distance is 184 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs ฿400 - ฿650.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai?

The bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai bus from?

Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiang Rai station.

Where does the Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai bus arrive?

Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Chiang Mai station.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai?

Book your Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus Chiang Rai
3h 45m
฿400–650
Drive 184 km
1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maicar 184 km
2h 49m
฿675–975
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maitaxi 184 km
2h 49m
฿2,000–2,500
Private Transfer
1. Take a shuttle bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maishuttle
3h 6m
฿5,671

Chiang Rai (State) to Chiang Mai by bus

49Weekly Buses

3h 45mAverage Duration

฿400Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.7 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai (State), Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿400–650 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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