There are 4 ways to get from Mae Sai to Phayao by taxi, bus, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Mae Sai to Chiang Raitaxi
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phayaobus Route No.909 / ...
2h 13m฿943–1,136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phayaobus Route No.909 / ...
4h 7m฿324–407Drive 152 km
- Drive from Mae Sai to Phayaocar 152 km
2h 12m฿572–826Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mae Sai to Phayaotaxi 152 km
2h 12m฿1,700–2,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mae Sai to Phayao is to bus which costs ฿320 - ฿410 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Mae Sai to Phayao is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ฿550 - ฿850.
No, there is no direct bus from Mae Sai to Phayao. However, there are services departing from Mae Sai and arriving at Phayao via Chiang Rai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Mae Sai and Phayao is 159 km. The road distance is 152 km.
The best way to get from Mae Sai to Phayao without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 13m and costs ฿900 - ฿1200.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Mae Sai to Phayao, including transfers.
Mae Sai to Phayao bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Mae Sai station.
Mae Sai to Phayao bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mae Sai to Phayao is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Mae Sai to Phayao.
There are 52+ hotels available in Phayao.
What companies run services between Mae Sai, Thailand and Phayao, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Mae Sai to Phayao via Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, and Phayao in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Chiang Rai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿130–170
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
Bus from Chiang Rai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿130–170
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- ฿700–2,100
Mae Sai Taxi
Taxi Mae Sai
- Phone
- +66 88 801 8882
Mae Sai Taxi
Taxi Mae Sai
- Phone
- +66 88 801 8882
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