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How to get fromChiang Mai International Airport to Chiang Raiby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai International Airport to Chiang Rai by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus Chiang Mai
    5h 29m
    ฿400–670

  2. Drive 187.5 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai International Airport to Chiang Raicar car 187.5 km
    2h 52m
    ฿704–1,017

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai International Airport to Chiang Raitaxi taxi 187.5 km
    2h 52m
    ฿2,100–2,500

  4. Private Transfer

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Chiang Mai International Airport to Chiang Raishuttle bus
    3h 10m
    ฿5,671

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  • Distance: 193.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai International Airport, 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.

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