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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Maha Sarakham by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Roi Et Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Roi Et Airport (ROI)plane plane CEI - ROI
    2. Take the taxi from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Maha Sarakhamtaxi taxi
    4h 35m
    ฿4,992–6,518

  2. Bus, Mini Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Kalasinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalasin to Maha Sarakhambus bus 242
    19h 11m
    ฿844–1,498

  3. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal 2bus bus Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 - Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal 2
    17h 46m
    ฿1,475–1,725

  4. Drive  764 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Maha Sarakhamcar car 764 km
    11h 38m
    ฿3,377–4,877

  5. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane CEI - KKC
    2. Take the taxi from Khon-Kaen-Airport-KKC to Maha Sarakhamtaxi taxi
    4h 48m
    ฿4,142–6,068

  6. Fly to Buri Ram, taxi

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Buri Ram (BFV)plane plane CEI - BFV
    2. Take the taxi from Buri Ram (BFV) to Maha Sarakhamtaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    ฿5,742–14,868

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus 146
    2. Take the bus from Lampang Bus Station to Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal 2bus bus Lampang Bus Station - Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal 2
    18h
    ฿944–1,446

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal 2bus bus Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 - Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal 2
    18h 25m
    ฿1,007–1,400

Chiang Rai to Maha Sarakham by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket฿944Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Maha Sarakham, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Maha Sarakham Bus Terminal 2 via Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer, Chang Moi, Chiang Mai Terminal 2, and Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 in around 17h 46m.

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