There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Mae Ai by ferry, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Mae Ai is to drive which costs ฿280 - ฿420 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Mae Ai is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ฿280 - ฿420.
No, there is no direct ferry from Chiang Rai to Mae Ai. However, there are services departing from Ruam Mit Village and arriving at Boat Landing Thaton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Mae Ai is 61 km. The road distance is 76.9 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Mae Ai without a car is to Public boat which takes 3h 55m and costs ฿470 - ฿510.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Chiang Rai to Mae Ai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Mae Ai is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Chiang Rai to Mae Ai.
There are 45+ hotels available in Mae Ai.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Mae Ai, Thailand?
Chiangmai Transport operates a ferry from Ruam Mit Village to Boat Landing Thaton once daily. Tickets cost ฿349 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
Ferry from Ruam Mit Village to Boat Landing Thaton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿349
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ฿850–1,100
Chiang Rai One Plus Taxi
- Phone
- +66 93 381 3157
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 5375-0773
- Website
- taxichiangrai.com
Taxi Meter Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 88 801 8882
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