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How to get fromChiang Rai to Chiang Daoby bus, taxi or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, Minibus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Praobus
    3. Take the taxi from Prao to Chiang Daotaxi
    6h 46m
    ฿781–1,239

  2. Drive 172.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Chiang Daocar172.2 km
    2h 47m
    ฿633–914

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Daotaxi172.2 km
    2h 47m
    ฿1,900–2,300

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, take the bus to Prao, then take the taxi to Chiang Dao. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao in around 2h 47m.

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