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How to get fromChiang Rai to Mae Chaiby bus, taxi or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phayaobus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Phayao to Mae Chaitaxi taxi
    1h 33m
    ฿435–520
  2. Drive 70.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Mae Chaicar car 70.4 km
    1h 1m
    ฿262–378
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Mae Chaitaxi taxi 70.4 km
    1h 1m
    ฿800–1,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Mae Chai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Mae Chai. However, you can take the bus to Phayao then take the taxi to Mae Chai. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Mae Chai in around 1h 1m.

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