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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Mae Chai by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus bus 198
    3h 16m
    ฿599–769

  2. Drive 165.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Chaicar car 165.3 km
    2h 34m
    ฿622–898

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Mae Chaitaxi taxi 165.3 km
    2h 34m
    ฿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 Chaitaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    ฿905–1,160

  5. Bus, taxi via Wiang Pa Pao

    1. Take the bus from Chang Phueak Bus Terminal to Wiang Pa Paobus bus Yellow Songtaews
    2. Take the taxi from Wiang Pa Pao to Mae Chaitaxi taxi
    3h 42m
    ฿905–1,160

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 167.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Phayao every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿290–410 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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