There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Phayao University 2bus Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 - Phayao University 2
2h 24m฿1,383–1,479Drive 98.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayaocar 98.1 km
1h 25m฿434–627Airport 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 drive which costs ฿430 - ฿650 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ฿430 - ฿650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at Phayao University 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Phayao is 142 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 2h 24m and costs ฿1350 - ฿1500.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao, including transfers.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao bus services, operated by Kasemthara Tour, depart from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 station.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phayao bus services, operated by Kasemthara Tour, arrive at Phayao University 2 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?
Kasemthara Tour operates a bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Phayao University 2 once daily. Tickets cost ฿905 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- 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
- 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.






