There are 4 ways to get from Phayao to Mae Sai by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus Route No.909 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Mae Saitaxi
2h 12m฿960–1,175Drive 152.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Phayao to Mae Saicar 152.2 km
2h 12m฿583–841Taxi
- Take the taxi from Phayao to Mae Saitaxi 152.2 km
2h 12m฿1,700–2,100Bus, Local Bus
- Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus Route No.909 / ...
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Mae Chanbus
3h 17m฿700–805
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phayao to Mae Sai is to drive which costs ฿550 - ฿850 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Phayao to Mae Sai is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ฿550 - ฿850.
No, there is no direct bus from Phayao to Mae Sai. However, there are services departing from Phayao and arriving at Mae Chan via Chiang Rai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Phayao and Mae Sai is 159 km. The road distance is 152.2 km.
The best way to get from Phayao to Mae Sai without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 12m and costs ฿950 - ฿1200.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Phayao to Mae Sai, including transfers.
Phayao to Mae Sai bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Phayao station.
Phayao to Mae Sai bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phayao to Mae Sai is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Phayao to Mae Sai.
There are 78+ hotels available in Mae Sai.
What companies run services between Phayao, Thailand and Mae Sai, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Phayao to Mae Sai via Phayao, Chiang Rai, and Mae Chan in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phayao to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿177
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phayao to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿177
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Chiang Rai to Mae Chan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿30
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- ฿700–2,100
Chiang Rai One Plus Taxi
- Phone
- +66 93 381 3157
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 5375-0773
- Website
- taxichiangrai.com
Taxi Meter Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 88 801 8882
Taxi 289
- Phone
- +66 98 555 0988
- Website
- taxi289.com
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