There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot by plane, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane CEI - MAQ
3h 9m฿5,925–7,465Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus Chiang Rai
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Maesodbus
11h 45m฿1,318–1,914Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Phayao University 2bus
- Take the bus from Phayao University 2 to Takbus
- Take the taxi from Tak to Mae Sottaxi
8h 31m฿2,879–3,115Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot502.9 km
7h 5mDrive 502.9 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sotcar 502.9 km
7h 5m฿2,223–3,211Bus via Chiang Rai Transfer
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus Chiang Rai Transfer - Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 / ...
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Maesodbus
11h 59m฿1,704–2,151
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot (MAQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot is to bus which costs ฿1300 - ฿2000 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs ฿5500 - ฿7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Maesod via Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Mae Sot is 392 km. The road distance is 502.9 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 31m and costs ฿2800 - ฿3200.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot, including transfers.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiang Rai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs ฿5500 - ฿7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1300 - ฿2000 and takes 11h 45m.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot is 503 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Mae Sot, Thailand?
Nok Air, Thai Lion Mentari, and Thai AirAsia fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot (MAQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot via Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3, and Maesod in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Mae Sot via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿6,000–19,000
- Phone
- +66 2 284 1084
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Phayao University 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿905
- Book at
- Kasemthara Tour
Bus from Phayao University 2 to Tak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿776
- Book at
- Kasemthara Tour
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- [email protected]
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿400–550
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Maesod
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿700–1,100
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Maesod
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿700–1,100
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿785
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–1,200
Taxi Center Service Thailand
- Phone
- +66818043651
- Website
- taxicenter14.simdif.com
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Booking & Getting There
There are 40+ hotels available in Mae Sot.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Mae Sot. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.