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How to get fromChiang Rai to Chiang Dao Caveby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao Cave by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Pai Hotel Transfer
    2. Take the taxi from Pai Hotel Transfer to Chiang Dao Cavetaxi taxi
    4h 49m
    ฿2,712–3,012

  2. Drive  172.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao Cavecar car 172.7 km
    2h 52m
    ฿794–1,146

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao Cavetaxi taxi 172.7 km
    2h 52m
    ฿1,900–2,300

  4. Bus, Minibus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Praobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Prao to Chiang Dao Cavetaxi taxi
    7h 1m
    ฿989–1,234

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  • Distance: 361 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Chiang Dao Cave, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao Cave. However, you can take the bus to Pai Hotel Transfer then take the taxi to Chiang Dao Cave. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Chiang Dao Cave in around 2h 52m.

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