There are 4 ways to get from Tachileik to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Mae Sai to Mae Chan, Chiang Raibus
- Take the taxi from Mae Chan, Chiang Rai to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI)taxi
52 min฿353–427Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus
1h 55m฿215–252Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tachileik to Chiang Rai (CEI)59.6 km
52 minDrive 59.6 km
- Drive from Tachileik to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI)car 59.6 km
52 min฿229–330
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tachileik to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is to bus which costs ฿210 - ฿260 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tachileik to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is to drive which takes 52 min and costs ฿220 - ฿330.
No, there is no direct bus from Tachileik 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 1h 55m.
The distance between Tachileik and Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is 55 km. The road distance is 59.6 km.
The best way to get from Tachileik to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 52 min and costs ฿350 - ฿430.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Tachileik to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), including transfers.
Tachileik to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Mae Sai station.
Tachileik to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is 30 min ahead of Tachileik. It is currently 10:37 AM in Tachileik and 11:07 AM in Chiang Rai Airport (CEI).
Yes, the driving distance between Tachileik to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) is 60 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Tachileik to Chiang Rai Airport (CEI).
What companies run services between Tachileik, Myanmar 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.
- Phone
- +66 62 717 2926
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Mae Sai to Mae Chan, Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿33–38
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tachileik to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- ฿320–390
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
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