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There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Mae Sai by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Saitaxi taxi
    3h 27m
    ฿1,814–3,583

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Saibus bus 619
    20h 17m
    ฿697–1,612

  3. Bus via Wat Ratcha Natda Ram

    1. Take the bus from Mochit to Mae Saibus bus Mochit - Mae Sai
    15h 7m
    ฿812–6,644

  4. Drive  833.9 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Mae Saicar car 833.9 km
    11h 23m
    ฿3,686–5,324

  5. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane BKK - CEI
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Saitaxi taxi
    3h 55m
    ฿1,810–4,410

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mae Saibus bus
    22h 5m
    ฿700–6,500

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Mae Saibus bus Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal - Mae Sai
    24h 6m
    ฿812–6,644

Bangkok to Mae Sai by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration20h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿697Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 749 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Mae Sai, Thailand?

Sombat Tour operates a bus from Mochit to Mae Sai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿1,552 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Four other operators also service this route.

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