What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai is to train and taxi which costs ฿1100 - ฿2600 and takes 31h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 20m and costs ฿5500 - ฿9000.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Mai and Tak Bai?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai station. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Narathiwat Bus Station via Phayao, Hat Yai Bus Station and Pattani Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 1m.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Tak Bai is 1443 km. The road distance is 1836.2 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai without a car is to train and taxi which takes 31h 19m and costs ฿1100 - ฿2600.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Mai to Tak Bai bus from?

Chiang Mai to Tak Bai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiang Mai station.

Where does the Chiang Mai to Tak Bai bus arrive?

Chiang Mai to Tak Bai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Phayao station.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Tak Bai is 1836 km. It takes approximately 25h 24m to drive from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai.

Where can I stay near Tak Bai?

There are 60+ hotels available in Tak Bai.

Chiang Mai to Tak Bai - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane CNX - NAW
2. Take the taxi from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Tak Baitaxi
4h 20m
฿5,744–8,702
Train, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Paditrain
3. Take the taxi from Sungai Padi to Tak Baitaxi
31h 19m
฿1,108–2,512
Bus, Mini Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus 198
2. Take the bus from Phayao to Hat Yaibus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
4. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Narathiwat Bus Stationbus
33h 1m
฿2,822–3,463
Drive 1,836.2 km
1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Tak Baicar 1,836.2 km
25h 24m
฿6,881–9,939
Bus to Lampang, fly, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Lampangbus
2. Fly from Lampang (LPT) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane LPT - NAW
3. Take the taxi from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Tak Baitaxi
20h 39m
฿6,365–10,637
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
37h 20m
฿2,291–11,351

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) flights

31Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

฿5,093Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,442.5 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Tak Bai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Tak Bai via Phayao, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Station, Pattani Bus Station, and Narathiwat Bus Station in around 33h 1m.

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