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How to get fromChiang Mai to Mae Aiby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Mae Ai by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Minibus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Praobus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Prao to Mae Aitaxi taxi
    3h 38m
    ฿1,080–1,380

  2. Drive 166.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Aicar car 166.4 km
    2h 36m
    ฿626–904

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Mae Aitaxi taxi 166.4 km
    2h 36m
    ฿1,800–2,300

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chang Phueak Bus Terminal to Wiang Kalong Bus Stationbus bus Yellow Songtaews
    2. Take the taxi from Wiang Kalong Bus Station to Mae Aitaxi taxi
    3h 42m
    ฿1,255–1,560

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 185 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Mae Ai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Mae Ai. However, you can take the bus to Prao then take the taxi to Mae Ai. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Ai in around 2h 36m.

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