There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Phayao by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus Chiang Rai
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus 198
7h 44m฿807–1,090Drive 89.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Chiang Rai to Phayaocar 89.9 km
1h 18m฿398–574Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Phayaotaxi 89.9 km
1h 18m฿1,000–1,300Bus via Chiang Rai Transfer
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus Chiang Rai Transfer - Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 / ...
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus 198
7h 59m฿1,185–1,325
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Phayao is to drive which costs ฿390 - ฿600 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Phayao is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ฿390 - ฿600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Phayao. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Phayao via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Phayao is 329 km. The road distance is 89.9 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Phayao without a car is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs ฿800 - ฿1100.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Chiang Rai to Phayao, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Phayao bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai to Phayao bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Phayao is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Chiang Rai to Phayao.
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What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Phayao, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Phayao via Chiang Mai and Phayao in around 7h 44m.
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿400–550
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿320–440
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿320–440
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- booking@yortdoytravel.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿785
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–1,300
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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