There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phayaobus Route No.909 / ...
1h 27m฿405–451Drive 98.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayaocar 98.1 km
1h 25m฿376–543Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Phayao98.1 km
1h 25mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayaotaxi 98.1 km
1h 25m฿1,200–1,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao is to bus which costs ฿400 - ฿460 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ฿370 - ฿550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Phayao via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Phayao is 106 km. The road distance is 98.1 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao without a car is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs ฿400 - ฿460.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao, including transfers.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Phayao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao.
There are 50+ hotels available in Phayao.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Phayao, Thailand?
Sombat Tour operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Phayao every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿177 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿177
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–1,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Phayao. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.