There are 3 ways to get from Tham Luang Cave to Chiang Rai by bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Tham Luang Cave to Chiang Rai is to bus which costs ฿160 - ฿200 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Tham Luang Cave to Chiang Rai is to drive which takes 54 min and costs ฿220 - ฿320.
No, there is no direct bus from Tham Luang Cave to Chiang Rai. However, there are services departing from Mae Sai and arriving at Chiang Rai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Tham Luang Cave and Chiang Rai is 64 km. The road distance is 58 km.
The best way to get from Tham Luang Cave to Chiang Rai without a car is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs ฿160 - ฿200.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Tham Luang Cave to Chiang Rai, including transfers.
Tham Luang Cave to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, depart from Mae Sai station.
Tham Luang Cave to Chiang Rai bus services, operated by Piya Chai Patthana, arrive at Chiang Rai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tham Luang Cave to Chiang Rai is 58 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Tham Luang Cave to Chiang Rai.
There are 407+ hotels available in Chiang Rai.
What companies run services between Tham Luang Cave, Thailand and Chiang Rai, 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.
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