How to go → CHIANG MAI to PHAYAO? ☀️

1. Bus – Chiang Mai to Phayao
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From Chiang Mai to Phayao you can travel by bus or taxi/car, motorbike.

• • Travel distance from Chiang Mai to Phayao in Thailand is about 210 km by bus or private car. There are 2 ways how you can get to Phayao from Chiang Mai – travel by tourist bus or you can book your private car / taxi. You can also travel on a motorbike to Phayo. The most popular option of getting to Phayao is to travel by tourist bus. Transport by bus from Chiang Mai to Phayao takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and it costs about $7/pp, it is the most cheapest option. The bus schedule between Chiang Mai and Phayao is a bit limited.
  • Another way how to reach Phayao from Chiang Mai is to take a private car / taxi. Transfer by private taxi or minivan to Phayao from Chiang Mai costs about $100-200/vehicle (the most expensive way of transfer) and it takes about 3-5 hours. You can travel by private car to Phayao from Chiang Mai City or Chiang Mai Airport. There is no railway to Phayo from Chiang Mai, travel by train is not possible. There is also no airport in Phayao, there are no flights between these places. You can search and book bus tickets or private car to Phayao easily online.

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• • Phayao is a quiet provincial town by the lake, which was probably born in the Bronze Age. Later, the ancient inhabitants left them and were again settled in the 12th century, when it became an independent city-state. Pho Khun Ngam Muang is the former ruler of Phayao City. The statue is situated in the city’s public park in front of Phayao Lake – a big tourist attraction of this town. In addition to walking and driving a private car, tourists can also ride the tram to see the city of Phayao as well. Read carefully all the informations how you can reach Phayao from Chiang Mai. From Chiang Mai or Phayao you can also travel to Nan or Bangkok.

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How do I get from Chiang Mai to Phayao?

1. BUS from Chiang Mai to Phayao

The most used and cheapest transfer option from Chiang Mai to Phayao in Northern Thailand is a bus transfer. This transport option will be used by most regular solo and low-cost travelers heading to Phayao and looking for a cheap transfer option. Bus transfers from Chiang Mai to Phayao are offered by Greenbus, which operates modern buses with seats between these cities.

The disadvantage of a bus transfer with these buses is the limited timetable and it is advisable to search for the desired connection in advance. Buses depart from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 and arrive to Phayao Bus Terminal, which is a short distance from the city center and you will have everything within easy reach.

You can see information about departure and arrival points when searching for tickets online, where you can also see where the station is located. Traveling by bus from Chiang Mai to Phayao takes about 3 hours 15 minutes, but this stated travel time may vary and may not be strictly adhered to.

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Buses can also be delayed when leaving and even after arriving in Phayao, this unfortunately happens in Thailand. A bus transfer from Chiang Mai to Phayao in Thailand costs in the range of $6-7/pp, so it is the cheapest transport option, as there are no trains here.

Bus tickets to Phayao from Chiang Mai can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. Also, read all the information and follow all the terms and conditions of the bus company while booking the ticket. Arrive at Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 well in advance, at least 30-60 minutes before the bus departs.

2. TAXI / CAR from Chiang Mai to Phayao

The most convenient, but at the same time more expensive transfer option from Chiang Mai to Phayao is a private car/taxi transfer with a driver. The advantage of this transport option is that you can choose your departure point and time in Chiang Mai and your arrival point in Phayao, so you can also save your time.

You can also choose Chiang Mai Airport as your departure point. Private transfers with modern cars to Phayao will be offered by Jed Yord, Kim Transfer Thailand, Thailand Travel Taxi, Freedom Tour Taxi, Lanna Expert Driver, Bangkok Taxi24, Go2Trip. Most of these companies will offer you small classic cars or even larger SUVs and minivans for more people to transfer between these cities.

Mainly larger minivans are suitable for group travel, i.e. for people who go, for example in a group of up to 10 people. Most of the cars offered are air-conditioned and very comfortable, some are almost luxurious.

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Transportation by private car/taxi from Chiang Mai to Phayao in northern Thailand takes about 3-5 hours, but the indicated travel times may vary and depend on your travel route.

A private car/taxi transfer to Phayao from Chiang Mai costs between $100-200/car, these prices vary depending on the type of car you choose. If you choose a classic small car for 1-3 passengers, you will pay less than in the case of a larger minivan for more people.

However, you can always divide the car fare and calculate it for individual passengers in the vehicle, so sometimes it can be e.g. minivan transfer also advantageous. You can easily search, view and book your private car/taxi with driver to Phayao from Chiang Mai online in advance. The offer of these private cars is relatively very wide and you will definitely choose your suitable vehicle.

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