There are 4 ways to get from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus
2h 1m฿306–369Drive 58.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI)car 58.8 km
52 min฿270–390Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai (CEI)58.8 km
52 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI)taxi 58.8 km
52 min฿650–850
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is to drive which costs ฿270 - ฿390 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is to drive which takes 52 min and costs ฿270 - ฿390.
No, there is no direct bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI). However, there are services departing from Mae Sai and arriving at Chiang Rai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Mae Sai and Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is 72 km. The road distance is 58.8 km.
The best way to get from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs ฿300 - ฿370.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), including transfers.
Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Mae Sai station.
Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is 59 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI).
There are 422+ hotels available in Chiang Rai Airport (CEI).
What companies run services between Mae Sai, Thailand and Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand?
Piya Chai Patthana operates a bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai once daily. Tickets cost ฿70–85 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mae Sai and Chiang Rai Airport (CEI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.