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How to get fromChiang Mai to Chiang Dao Caveby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao Cave by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Minibus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Mae Pangbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Pang to Chiang Dao Cavetaxi taxi
    2h 32m
    ฿780–930

  2. Drive 74.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao Cavecar car 74.6 km
    1h 9m
    ฿279–402

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao Cavetaxi taxi 74.6 km
    1h 9m
    ฿850–1,100

  4. Minibus, taxi via Prao

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Praobus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Prao to Chiang Dao Cavetaxi taxi
    2h 46m
    ฿580–680

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  • Distance: 137.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Chiang Dao Cave, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao Cave. However, you can take the bus to Mae Pang then take the taxi to Chiang Dao Cave. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao Cave in around 1h 9m.

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