There are 5 ways to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai by taxi, bus, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Mae Chaem to Chiang Maitaxi
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus Chiang Mai
5h 56m฿1,718–2,255Minivan, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doi Inthanon National Park to Talat Warorotbus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus Chiang Mai
7h 46m฿1,001–1,521Drive 297.4 km
- Drive from Mae Chaem to Chiang Raicar 297.4 km
4h 53m฿1,123–1,621Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mae Chaem to Chiang Raitaxi 297.4 km
4h 53m฿3,300–4,000Taxi, Songtaews, bus
- Take the taxi from Mae Chaem to Chom Thongtaxi
- Take the bus from Chom Thong to Chang Phueak Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
7h 44m฿1,152–1,575
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai is to drive which costs ฿1100 - ฿1700 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Doi Inthanon National Park and arriving at Chiang Rai via Waroros Market and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Mae Chaem and Chiang Rai is 300 km. The road distance is 297.4 km.
The best way to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs ฿1700 - ฿2300.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Hotspring Van Transport, depart from Doi Inthanon National Park station.
Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Hotspring Van Transport, arrive at Talat Warorot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai is 297 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai.
There are 405+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Mae Chaem, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai via Doi Inthanon National Park, Talat Warorot, Waroros Market, Chiang Mai Terminal 2, and Chiang Mai in around 7h 46m.
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- greenbusthailand.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿360–650
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿360–650
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿360–650
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chom Thong to Chang Phueak Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿35
Bus from Chom Thong to Chang Phueak Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿35
- Phone
- +66 83 325 4965
- ratchanon.milee@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Doi Inthanon National Park to Talat Warorot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿200–350
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/hotspring-van-transport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- ฿700–4,000
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