Rome2Rio

How to get fromChiang Rai to Sai Maiby plane, bus, train, car, or tram

Find Transport to Sai Mai

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Sai Mai by plane, bus, train, car, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CEI - DMK
    2h 4m
    ฿1,283–3,063

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Don Muangtrain train 52
    14h 51m
    ฿684–1,681

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Elephant Building to Yaek Khopobus bus 39 Inbound
    11h 5m
    ฿998–1,101

  4. Drive  752.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Sai Maicar car 752.3 km
    10h 21m
    ฿2,882–4,162

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CEI - BKK
    2. Take the tram from Bts Wat Phrasri Mahathat to Bts Khu Khottram tram
    2h 39m
    ฿1,287–3,068

  6. Bus via visual stop

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus Chiang Rai Nakhonchaiair - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    13h 52m
    ฿987–1,076

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus Jed Yod Cafe - Chiang Mai Train Station
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Rangsittrain train 52
    17h 39m
    ฿857–1,574

Chiang Rai to Sai Mai by bus, foot, train, tram, and subway

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration14h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket฿684Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai to Sai Mai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 702.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Sai Mai, Thailand?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, and Nok Air fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Yaek Khopo via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, Chatuchak Station, and Elephant Building in around 11h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, Best ways to travel around Australia, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There