Mae Sot to Chiang Rai

Mae Sot to Chiang Rai

Mae Sot
Chiang Rai
Tue, May 28
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$16
 
 
$296

Other Options

Mae Sot to Chiang Rai Schedule

Mae Sot to Chiang Rai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Firstplan Transport Services Van 10pax Any time฿ 9,790
GreenBus Express Combo 07:00 - 18:30฿ 579

Transportation from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai

Facts about the transport from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure7:00 午前
Latest Departure6:10 午後
Departures per day11
Distance50 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, GreenBus, Phet Prasert

How to get from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai

When you want to get from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 295.74. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 15.88.

How far is Mae Sot from Chiang Rai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai. Your trip will be a total of 32 miles (50 km). The flying distance is 32 miles (50 km).

How long does it take to get from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai?

The travel time from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 12 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai?

The cost of the trip from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 15.88 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 295.74.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai:

  • Bus tickets - USD 15.88 to USD 23.65;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 158.35. From Mae Sot to Chiang Rai starting from 18:00 Sukhothai until 18:10 Sukhothai

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 181.07 to USD 295.74.

How many trips per day are there between Mae Sot and Chiang Rai?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 07:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 07:00. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 181.07.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Mae Sot to Chiang Rai? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 99% decided to go for a bus.
  • 1% Other