What is the cheapest way to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai is to drive which costs ฿1300 - ฿2000 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs ฿1300 - ฿2000.

How far is it from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Mae Hong Son and Chiang Rai is 414 km. The road distance is 372.1 km.

How do I travel from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai without a car?

The best way to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai without a car is to taxi and Mini Van and bus which takes 10h 18m and costs ฿1600 - ฿2400.

How long does it take to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai is 372 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 387+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai - 3 ways to travel via taxi, Mini Van, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai by taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, Mini Van, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Mae Hong Son to Paitaxi
2. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
10h 18m
฿1,667–2,369
Drive 372.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Raicar 372.1 km
6h 48m
฿1,330–1,922
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Raitaxi 372.1 km
6h 48m
฿4,200–5,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai.

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Distance: 413.7 km
Duration: 10h 18m

What companies run services between Mae Hong Son, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai. However, you can take the taxi to Pai, take the bus to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Chiang Rai. Alternatively, you can drive from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai in around 6h 48m.

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