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How to get fromChiang Rai to Tham Luang Caveby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Tham Luang Cave by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Local Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Mae Chanbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Chan to Tham Luang Cavetaxi taxi
    1h 28m
    ฿380–460

  2. Drive 56.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Tham Luang Cavecar car 56.8 km
    53 min
    ฿214–309

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Tham Luang Cavetaxi taxi 56.8 km
    53 min
    ฿650–800

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 57.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Tham Luang Cave. However, you can take the bus to Mae Chan then take the taxi to Tham Luang Cave. Alternatively, you can drive from Chiang Rai to Tham Luang Cave in around 53 min.

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