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How to get fromMaha Sarakham to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly from Roi Et Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane ROI - CEI
    5h 34m
    ฿4,129–6,116

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maha Sarakham to Khon Kaenbus bus 874
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Chiang Raibus bus
    15h 5m
    ฿723–1,563

  3. Drive  764.7 km

    1. Drive from Maha Sarakham to Chiang Raicar car 764.7 km
    11h 33m
    ฿2,917–4,214

  4. Taxi to Buri Ram, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Maha Sarakham to Buri Ram (BFV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Buri Ram (BFV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BFV - CEI
    6h 15m
    ฿4,814–10,804

  5. Bus to Khon Kaen Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Maha Sarakham to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KKC - CEI
    7h 51m
    ฿3,373–5,303

Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,793Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Maha Sarakham, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia flies from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maha Sarakham to Chiang Rai via Khon Kaen in around 15h 5m.

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