There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot by plane, bus, 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฿5,803–7,373Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Takbus Route No.90
- Take the bus from Tak to Mae Sotbus 638
8h 47m฿1,084–1,225Airport 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฿1,926–2,782Bus via Chiang Mai
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus Chiang Rai
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Maesodbus
11h 45m฿1,318–2,014
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 ฿1000 - ฿1300 and takes 8h 47m.
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 Mae Sot via Tak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
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 which takes 8h 47m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1300.
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 Sombat Tour, 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 ฿1000 - ฿1300 and takes 8h 47m.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Tak 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 and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot (MAQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot via Chiang Rai, Tak, and Mae Sot in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Mae Sot via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿6,500–18,000
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Tak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿781
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Tak to Mae Sot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿85–180
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿85–110
- 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
- ฿400–650
- 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
- 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
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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.