Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Bus and Coach
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Route Overview
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 37 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Chiang Mai at 07:00h, arriving at Chiang Rai at 10:45h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 18:30h, arriving at 22:15h, h hours later.
Departure station and country
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Arrival station and country
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Travel Distance
134 mi
Average Trip Duration
05h 37min
Total Departures
37
Popular Operators
Aya Service, Mekong Transfer
Lowest Price
£8
Transportation Options
Coach, Plane, Minivan
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai:
07:00
Chiang Mai
3h 45min
DIRECT
10:45
Chiang Rai
from
9.77 €
1
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12:30
Chiang Mai
5h 10min
DIRECT
17:40
Chiang Rai
from
11.64 €
1
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18:00
Chiang Mai
3h 20min
DIRECT
21:20
Chiang Rai
from
13.76 €
1
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17:00
Chiang Mai
3h 45min
DIRECT
20:45
Chiang Rai
from
9.77 €
1
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15:30
Chiang Mai
3h 20min
DIRECT
18:50
Chiang Rai
from
13.76 €
1
Best offer on 20. Mar
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Traveling by coach from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
The shortest travel distance between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai is 134 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 08:30 has a travel time of 03:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:05h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom, seat belts and multimedia. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.Bus companies operating the Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai route
There are 4 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 20 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: £8 (One-Way) or £16 (Return).
Over 20 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. The average rating is 8.8. You can read the reviews below.
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Other popular destinations from Chiang Mai
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Chiang Mai, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Chiang Rai
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Chiang Rai, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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