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

The cheapest way to get from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai is to bus which costs ฿1100 - ฿1800 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs ฿2100 - ฿3200.

Is there a direct bus between Mae Sot and Chiang Rai?

No, there is no direct bus from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Maesod and arriving at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 via Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai and CoolMuang Coffee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Mae Sot and Chiang Rai is 543 km. The road distance is 494.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs ฿2200 - ฿2500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mae Sot to Chiang Rai bus from?

Mae Sot to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Maesod station.

Bus or fly from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai?

The best way to get from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai is to fly which takes 17h 44m and costs ฿5500 - ฿8000. Alternatively, you can bus via Chiang Mai, which costs ฿1200 - ฿1700 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Mae Sot to Chiang Rai bus arrive?

Mae Sot to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 station.

Can I drive from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Mae Sot to Chiang Rai is 494 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai?

Book your Mae Sot to Chiang Rai bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 420+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Mae Sot to Chiang Rai - 5 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Mae Sot to Wang Chaotaxi
2. Take the bus from Wang Chao to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus Wang Chao - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2
8h 3m
฿2,203–2,449
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maesod to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus Chiang Mai
11h 33m
฿1,168–1,730
Drive 494.3 km
1. Drive from Mae Sot to Chiang Raicar 494.3 km
6h 58m
฿2,185–3,156
Fly
1. Fly from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane MAQ - CEI
17h 44m
฿5,712–7,765
Bus via Chiang Mai
1. Take the bus from Maesod to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
2. Take the bus from CoolMuang Coffee to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus CoolMuang Coffee - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
10h 43m
฿1,198–1,660

Mae Sot (MAQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

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18h 57mAverage Duration

฿5,653Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543.1 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

Nok Air flies from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 via Maesod, Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3, Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, Tha Pae Gate, and CoolMuang Coffee in around 10h 43m.

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