1. Bus / Van to Chiang Mai
2. Taxi/Minivan to Chiang Mai
3. Book a Tour in Chiang Mai
🎫 FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
🎫 Book Ticket to Chiang Mai
From Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai you can travel by bus/minivan or taxi.
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- Travel distance from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is about 190 km, the fastest route. There are 3 ways how you can get to Chiang Mai from Chiang Rai – travel by bus/minivan, private car/taxi or you can travel on motorbike. The most popular and cheapest option of transfer to Chiang Mai is to travel by tourist bus. Travel by bus of Greenbus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai takes about 3.5-5 hours and bus tickets cost about $8-11/pp. The buses depart from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 or Mae Sai and arrive to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3. There is no railway between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, travel by train is not possible. There are also no direct flights from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai.
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- The last option how you can reach Chiang Mai from Chiang Rai is to book a private car/taxi. Transfer by private car/taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai takes about 3-5 hours and it costs about $90-180 (vehicle). You can depart by private car from Chiang Rai town, Mae Sai, Golden Triangle or Chiang Saen and you can use these companies: Jed Yord, Smart En Plus, Joy or Glassflower. You can book a car to Chiang Mai town, airport or there is a hotel transfer. From Chiang Mai you can travel to Mae Hong Son or you can go back to Bangkok by train.
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- Chiang Mai is one the most visited and popular place in northern Thailand by tourists. Chiang Mai is a large and mountain province and offers a lot of tourist activities, historical places and monuments, streetfood or relax in the nature. A good idea, if you can, is to explore this province with a motorbike. Chiang Mai City offers a lot of accommodation facilities almost everywhere – cheap guesthouses, hotels, hostels for backpackers or private luxury resorts. Chiang Mai has also an international airport and there is a railway station, there are trains of Thai Railways to Bangkok. The city of Chiang Mai is sought after not only for its historical beauty. Before you arrive to Chiang Mai, read carefully this article: Weather in Chiang Mai.
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- The perfect nature in the area invites to various tourist trips. Among other things, it is the center of many digital nomads. The city of Chiang Mai is interesting in that there are an abundance of various temples on its territory, many of which have been preserved in very good condition. Many of these buildings are created in the Lannese style. The most famous temple in the city is Wat Phra Doi Suthep dating from 1383. An even older temple is Wat Chiang Man. Read the instructions how you can go to Chiang Mai from Chiang Rai below in this article. From Chiang Rai you can also travel to Krabi in southern Thailand, it is a popular tourist site close to Phang Nga Bay.
How do I get from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?
1. BUS from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
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- from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai you can travel by tourist modern comfortable bus
- this is the cheapest option of transfer from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- bus company to Chiang Mai from Chiang Rai: Greenbus
- transfer by bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai costs about $8-11/pp
- travel by bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai takes about 3.5-5 hours
- buses depart from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 or Mae Sai and arrive to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
- print the voucher (bus e/ticket) before you go to the boarding point
- Book and buy your bus tickets from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai online
2. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
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- from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai you can also travel by private minivan/car or taxi
- modern, comfortable, luxury minivans, vans and private cars for more people
- transfer by private minivan/taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai takes about 3-5 hours
- private taxi companies to Chiang Mai: Jed Yord, Smart En Plus, Joy, Glassflower
- private taxi/car or minivan to Chiang Mai from Chiang Rai costs about $90-180 (vehicle)
- you can depart from Chiang Rai town, Mae Sai, Golden Triangle or Chiang Saen
- you can arrive by private car to Chiang Mai town, airport or hotel
- this is the most comfortable and fastest option of transfer, but the most expensive
- Book your private taxi/car/minivan from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai online
3. Book a private tour + tickets in Chiang Mai
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- it is possible to book a private tour + tickets for tourist attractions in Chiang Mai
- it is possible to book various types of tourist tours (city tours, adventure, trails…)
- these private tourist tours or trips in Chiang Mai by local tour guides from Thailand
- you can also book various tickets for interesting sites, activites or historical places
- Book a private boat tour / trip or another tourist activity in Chiang Mai online
❓ FAQ + TIPS — Travel from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai:
1. How to book tickets or private car from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?
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- You can book tickets + taxi/car from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai online with 12go.asia.
- You can also book another tickets or car, Chiang Mai to Nan, Chiang Rai to Bangkok…
2. What is the travel time from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?
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- Travel by tourist bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai takes about 3.5-5 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai takes about 3-5 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?
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- Travel distance from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand is about 190 km by road (the fastest route).
4. How much does it cost to get from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?
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- Transfer by tourist bus of Greenbus to Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai costs about $8-11/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi/car to Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai costs about $90-180 (vehicle).
5. What are the possibilities of private cars or taxi?
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- There are some private taxi companies and they offer modern cars, vehicles, SUV or luxury minivans to Chiang Mai from Chiang Rai. You can book these cars or taxi easily online with 12go.asia. You can use these private companies: Jed Yord, Smart En Plus, Joy, Glassflower. It is also possible to book a private car from Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai.
6. Is it possible to travel by train from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?
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- No, there is no railway from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai, travel by train is not possible between these cities.
7. Is there a direct flight from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?
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- No, these cities have an airports, but there are no direct flights from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai.
8. Where you can travel from Chiang Mai?
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- From Chiang Mai you can travel by bus, car or motorbike to Pai or you can visit Mae Hong Son in the northwest. Mae Hong Son is beautiful and amazing mountain site in the west of Chiang Mai. There is no railway between Pai – Mae Hong Son and Chiang Mai, there are only buses, minivans or private cars.
9. How to travel from Chiang Mai to Bangkok?
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- If you want to travel from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, you have 4 options how you can go. The fastest option is to travel by plane – direct flight, another way is to travel by train to Bangkok of Thai Railways, tourist bus or minivan, or you can book your private car/taxi. You can book tickets or cars to Bangkok online.
10. Where to stay in Chiang Mai?
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- Chiang Mai is a large province and also this city offers a wide range of various cheap or luxury accommodation facilities. There are cheap hotels in Chiang Mai, private luxury hotels or resorts, cheap guesthouses or cheap hostels for backpackers and also bungalows or cottages around the city.
11. How to travel solo in Thailand?
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- Embark on a solo adventure in Thailand by researching destinations, ensuring personal safety, trying local experiences, connecting with fellow travelers, and savoring the diverse landscapes and attractions the country has to offer. Traveling on your own in Thailand is very popular by travelers. Read this article: Solo Travel in Thailand.
BOOK a TOUR / ACTIVITY in Chiang Mai ➜
🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai + Bus Tickets:
Bus Schedule - Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai | Departs in Chiang Rai | Arrival in Chiang Mai | Bus Ticket |
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Greenbus | 09:00 | 12:20 | From $11.00 |
Greenbus | 09:30 | 14:40 | From $9.00 |
Greenbus | 12:00 | 15:45 | From $8.00 |
Greenbus | 13:00 | 16:45 | From $8.00 |
Greenbus | 14:30 | 17:50 | From $11.00 |
Greenbus | 15:00 | 20:10 | From $9.00 |
Greenbus | 15:30 | 18:50 | From $11.00 |
🚕 Taxi Schedule / Timetable – Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai + Prices:
Taxi Schedule - Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai | Travel time | Price (Car) |
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Jed Yord | 03:00 | From $117.00 |
Jed Yord | 03:00 | From $140.00 |
Jed Yord | 05:00 | From $132.00 |
Jed Yord | 06:00 | From $140.00 |
Jed Yord | 06:00 | From $158.00 |
Jed Yord | 06:00 | From $177.00 |
Smart En Plus | 03:40 | From $101.00 |
Glassflower | 03:30 | From $130.00 |
Glassflower | 03:00 | From $181.00 |
Joy | 06:00 | From $153.00 |
Joy | 04:10 | From $170.00 |
BOOK your HOTEL in Chiang Mai ➜
🎫 Book bus tickets / taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai + Schedule:
(You can book also another tickets, e.g. Chiang Rai > Bangkok, Chiang Mai > Bangkok…)