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How to get fromChiang Rai (Station) to Chiang Maiby bus, car, taxi or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang MaibusChiang Rai
    3h 35m
    ฿200–600
  2. Drive 185.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai (Station) to Chiang Maicar185.5 km
    2h 52m
    ฿683–986
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai (Station) to Chiang Maitaxi185.5 km
    2h 52m
    ฿2,100–2,500
  4. Private Transfer

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Chiang Rai (Station) to Chiang Maishuttle
    3h 10m
    ฿5,875

Chiang Rai (Station) to Chiang Mai by bus

Calendar98Weekly Buses
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿200Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chiang Rai (Station), Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai hourly. Tickets cost ฿200–600 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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