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How to get fromChiang Mai to Northern Thailandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Northern Thailand by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Songtaews, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chang Phueak Bus Terminal to Mae Rimbus bus Yellow Songtaews
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Rim to Northern Thailandtaxi taxi
    52 min
    ฿250–300

  2. Drive 29.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Northern Thailandcar car 29.6 km
    34 min
    ฿110–159

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Northern Thailandtaxi taxi 29.6 km
    34 min
    ฿380–450

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  • Distance: 29.7 km
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Northern Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Northern Thailand. However, you can take the bus to Mae Rim then take the taxi to Northern Thailand. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Northern Thailand.

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