There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chang Phueak Bus Terminal to Wiang Kalong Bus Stationbus Yellow Songtaews
- Take the taxi from Wiang Kalong Bus Station to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Raitaxi
3h 12m฿955–1,160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus Chiang Mai
3h 55m฿515–791Drive 182 km
- Drive from Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Raicar 182 km
2h 48m฿684–987Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Raitaxi 182 km
2h 48m฿2,000–2,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai is to bus which costs ฿500 - ฿800 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ฿650 - ฿1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Chiang Rai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai is 181 km. The road distance is 182 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 12m and costs ฿950 - ฿1200.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.
Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Chiang Mai to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai.
There are 425+ hotels available in Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Amphoe Mueang 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.
Bus from Chang Phueak Bus Terminal to Wiang Kalong Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿55–60
- 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 2m
- Estimated price
- ฿900–2,500
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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