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How to get fromMae Ai to Chiang Maiby taxi, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mae Ai to Chiang Mai by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, Minibus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mae Ai to Praotaxi
    2. Take the bus from Prao to Chiang Maibus
    3h 37m
    ฿1,101–1,286

  2. Drive 166.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mae Ai to Chiang Maicar166.2 km
    2h 37m
    ฿588–849

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mae Ai to Chiang Maitaxi166.2 km
    2h 37m
    ฿1,800–2,300

  4. Taxi, bus via Wiang Kalong Bus Station

    1. Take the taxi from Mae Ai to Wiang Kalong Bus Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Wiang Kalong Bus Station to Chang Phueak Bus TerminalbusYellow Songtaews
    3h 42m
    ฿1,288–1,517

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mae Ai to Chiang Raitaxi
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang MaibusChiang Rai
    5h 21m
    ฿1,092–1,655

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mae Ai, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Mae Ai to Chiang Mai. However, you can take the taxi to Prao then take the bus to Chiang Mai. Alternatively, you can drive from Mae Ai to Chiang Mai in around 2h 37m.

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