There are 4 ways to get from Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus Chiang Mai
4h 51m฿380–650Drive 185.5 km
- Drive from Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Raicar 185.5 km
2h 51m฿697–1,007Taxi
- Take the taxi from Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Raitaxi 185.5 km
2h 51m฿2,100–2,500Private Transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
3h 8m฿5,671
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is to bus which costs ฿380 - ฿650 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs ฿650 - ฿1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Prince Royal College Door 2 and arriving at Chiang Rai via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai is 183 km. The road distance is 185.5 km.
The best way to get from Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs ฿380 - ฿650.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.
There are 411+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?
Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿380–650 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- greenbusthailand.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿380–650
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–2,500
Chiang Mai Aiport
- Phone
- +66 53 201307
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
The Best Taxi Chiang Mai
- Phone
- +66 988237385
- Website
- thebesttaxichiangmai.com
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