There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Sai Mai by plane, bus, train, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Don Mueang International Airport
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane CEI - DMK
2h 4m฿1,283–3,063Bus, train via Lampang
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus Route No.909 / ...
- Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Don Muangtrain 52 / ...
14h 55m฿684–1,677Bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Elephant Building to Yaek Khopobus 39 Inbound
11h 5m฿993–1,095Drive 752.3 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Sai Maicar 752.3 km
10h 21m฿3,439–4,967Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, tram
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane CEI - BKK
- Take the tram from Bts Wat Phrasri Mahathat to Bts Khu Khottram
2h 39m฿1,287–3,768Bus via visual stop
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
13h 52m฿982–1,070Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Train Station
- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Rangsittrain 52 / ...
17h 42m฿857–1,574
Chiang Rai to Sai Mai by bus, foot, train, tram, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Sai Mai is to bus and train via Lampang which costs ฿650 - ฿1700 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Sai Mai is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs ฿1200 - ฿3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai to Sai Mai. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Yaek Khopo via Chatuchak Station and Elephant Building. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Sai Mai is 702 km. The road distance is 752.3 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Sai Mai without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs ฿950 - ฿1100.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Chiang Rai to Sai Mai, including transfers.
Chiang Rai to Sai Mai bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Sai Mai is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs ฿1200 - ฿3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿950 - ฿1100 and takes 11h 5m.
Chiang Rai to Sai Mai bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Sai Mai is 752 km. It takes approximately 10h 21m to drive from Chiang Rai to Sai Mai.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Sai Mai, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and Nok Air fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Yaek Khopo via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Chatuchak Station, and Elephant Building in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,600
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,600
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,200
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–2,900
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–4,000
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nakhon Lampang to Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿220–270
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–270
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿520–570
Train from Chiang Mai to Rangsit
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿190–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–260
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿190–240
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿490–530
- Phone
- +66 2617 7300
- nuduan@bts.co.th
- Website
- BTS Skytrain
Tram from Bts Wat Phrasri Mahathat to Bts Khu Khot
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿16–60
- Schedules at
- BTS Skytrain
- Phone
- 1624
- customerservice@nakhonchaiair.com
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿950–1,050
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900–1,100
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- Phone
- 1348
- contact1348@bmta.co.th
- Website
- bmta.co.th
Bus from Elephant Building to Yaek Khopo
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿17–24
- Schedules at
- transitbangkok.com
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿437
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿440–700
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- booking@paifriendlytour.co.th
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
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