There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salong by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Local Bus, Songtaews
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Mae Chanbus
- Take the bus from Mae Chan to Santikhiri/Mae Salongbus
3h 40m฿236–263Drive 57.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salongcar 57.8 km
1h 11m฿217–313Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chiang Rai-CEI to Doi Mae Salong57.8 km
1h 11mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salongtaxi 57.8 km
1h 11m฿650–850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salong is to Local Bus and Songtaews which costs ฿230 - ฿270 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salong is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ฿210 - ฿320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salong. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Santikhiri/Mae Salong via Mae Chan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Doi Mae Salong is 71 km. The road distance is 57.8 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salong without a car is to Local Bus and Songtaews which takes 3h 40m and costs ฿230 - ฿270.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salong, including transfers.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salong bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salong bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Mae Chan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salong is 58 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Doi Mae Salong.
There are 36+ hotels available in Doi Mae Salong.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Doi Mae Salong, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Santikhiri/Mae Salong via Chiang Rai and Mae Chan in around 3h 40m.
Bus from Chiang Rai to Mae Chan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿30
Bus from Mae Chan to Santikhiri/Mae Salong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chiang Rai-CEI to Doi Mae Salong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ฿650–850
Chiang Rai One Plus Taxi
- Phone
- +66 93 381 3157
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 5375-0773
- Website
- taxichiangrai.com
Taxi Meter Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 88 801 8882
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Doi Mae Salong. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.