What is the cheapest way to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest way to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai is to drive which costs ฿1100 - ฿1700 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai?

The fastest way to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs ฿2200 - ฿2500.

Is there a direct bus between Mae Chaem and Chiang Rai?

No, there is no direct bus from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Doi Inthanon National Park and arriving at Chiang Rai via Waroros Market and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai?

The distance between Mae Chaem and Chiang Rai is 301 km. The road distance is 297.4 km.

How do I travel from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai without a car?

The best way to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs ฿2200 - ฿2500.

How long does it take to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai bus from?

Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Hotspring Van Transport, depart from Doi Inthanon National Park station.

Where does the Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai bus arrive?

Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Hotspring Van Transport, arrive at Talat Warorot station.

Can I drive from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai?

Yes, the driving distance between Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai is 297 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai.

Where can I stay near Chiang Rai?

There are 418+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.

Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai - 6 ways to travel via taxi, bus, car, and Songtaews

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There are 6 ways to get from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai by taxi, bus, or car

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Mae Chaem to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfertaxi
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
4h 43m
฿2,253–2,497
Minivan, bus via Chiang Mai
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doi Inthanon National Park to Talat Warorotbus
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus Chiang Mai
7h 46m
฿1,091–1,621
Drive 297.4 km
1. Drive from Mae Chaem to Chiang Raicar 297.4 km
4h 53m
฿1,140–1,646
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mae Chaem to Chiang Raitaxi 297.4 km
4h 53m
฿3,300–4,000
Taxi, Songtaews, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mae Chaem to Chom Thongtaxi
2. Take the bus from Chom Thong to Chang Phueak Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus
6h 48m
฿1,437–1,580
Minivan, bus
1. Take the bus from Doi Inthanon National Park to Talat Warorotbus
2. Take the bus from Accha Indian Dhaba to K Buddy Bikebus Accha Indian Dhaba - K Buddy Bike
8h 28m
฿1,501–1,831

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Distance: 301.4 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Mae Chaem, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

You can take a vehicle from Mae Chaem to Chiang Rai via Doi Inthanon National Park, Talat Warorot, Waroros Market, Chiang Mai Terminal 2, and Chiang Mai in around 7h 46m.

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