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How to get fromChiang Rai to Samoengby bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Samoeng by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang MaibusChiang Rai
    2. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Samoengtaxi
    4h 30m
    ฿751–1,259

  2. Bus, taxi via Chiang Mai Zoo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang MaibusChiang Rai
    2. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai Zoo to Samoengtaxi
    5h 9m
    ฿731–1,239

  3. Drive 226.7 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Samoengcar226.7 km
    3h 34m
    ฿834–1,205

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Samoengtaxi226.7 km
    3h 34m
    ฿2,500–3,100

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Samoeng, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Samoeng. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai then take the taxi to Samoeng. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Samoeng in around 3h 34m.

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