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How to get fromChiang Rai to Chiang Dao Caveby bus, taxi or car

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

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  1. Bus, Minibus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Praobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Prao to Chiang Dao Cavetaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    ฿781–1,239
  2. Drive 172.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao Cavecar car 172.5 km
    2h 52m
    ฿616–889
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao Cavetaxi taxi 172.5 km
    2h 52m
    ฿1,900–2,300

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao Cave. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, take the bus to Prao, then take the taxi to Chiang Dao Cave. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao Cave in around 2h 52m.

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