There are 4 ways to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus via Wiang Tai
best- Take the bus from Mae Hong Son Waykeeper to Pai Waykeeper Van Stationbus Mae Hong Son Waykeeper - Pai Waykeeper Van Station
- Take the bus from Pai Waykeeper Van Station to Jed Yod Cafebus Pai Waykeeper Van Station - Jed Yod Cafe
5h 8m฿1,500Drive 372.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Raicar 372.1 km
6h 48m฿1,426–2,059Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Raitaxi 372.1 km
6h 48m฿4,200–5,000Bus
- Take the bus from Mae Hong Son Waykeeper to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1bus Mae Hong Son Waykeeper - Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
8h 30m฿2,210
Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai is to bus via Wiang Tai which costs ฿1500 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai is to bus via Wiang Tai which takes 5h 8m and costs ฿1500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mae Hong Son Waykeeper and arriving at Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Mae Hong Son and Chiang Rai is 374 km. The road distance is 372.1 km.
The best way to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai without a car is to bus via Wiang Tai which takes 5h 8m and costs ฿1500.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, depart from Mae Hong Son Waykeeper station.
Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, arrive at Pai Waykeeper Van Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai is 372 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai.
There are 417+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Mae Hong Son, Thailand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Mae Hong Son Waykeeper to Jed Yod Cafe via Pai Waykeeper Van Station in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Mae Hong Son Waykeeper to Pai Waykeeper Van Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿780
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Pai Waykeeper Van Station to Jed Yod Cafe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿720
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Mae Hong Son Waykeeper to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,210
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–5,000
Aya tour & taxi
- Phone
- +66 87 1778453
- Website
- ayaservice.com
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