Taxi from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai from THB 2,392 May 2026 ✅

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Destination Reviews

Paul

The driver waited for us at the hotel lobby. The trip was excellent, we arrived on time. The car was very comfy. Thanks!

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, taxi Economy 3pax, Torch (ทอช), Apr 3, 2026

Morgane S

Driver was nice, very punctual and drove carefully.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, taxi Economy 3pax, Torch (ทอช), Feb 23, 2026

Jarno V

Had a really good experience and the driver was great!

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, taxi Economy 3pax, Torch (ทอช), Feb 17, 2026

Lydie

Everything went smooth, we received the driver information around 1am I think (maybe a little bit late). Driver was on time. Thanks.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, taxi Economy 3pax, Torch (ทอช), Feb 15, 2026

Andreas A

Everything worked out almost perfectly. We were picked up at the airport though and did not know where to go at first. It would make sense to send the information a bit earlier.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, taxi Economy 3pax, Torch (ทอช), Feb 15, 2026

Bruno

It was my first experience with 12go. I found it fast and very easy. Do not move anything Thank you

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, taxi Economy 3pax, Torch (ทอช), Feb 7, 2026

Jano R

Everything was great! My driver was amazing. Spacious car.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, taxi SUV 4pax, Than Car Service (ธาน คาร์ เซอร์วิส), Feb 6, 2026

Rainer A

Everything was perfect. Ms. Nok was a very friendly and careful driver. At the beginning we had to do a short stop at the Restuarant, where my wife forgot her jacket . it was no problen to do that. At the middle of the 3h trip we made a short stop to go to the toilet. Ms. Nok drove very carefully and was fully concentrated - we had kids on baord and felt always 100% safe.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, taxi SUV 4pax, Torch (ทอช), Jan 26, 2026

Linda W

Driver was friendly, had a bit of English. As it was a long drive he asked us about every half hour if we needed a stop to stretch. At the stop we did make he showed us places further along that might be of interest. We did not stop but appreciated the information. Car was very comfortable and clean

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, taxi Economy 3pax, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Jan 9, 2026

Martin C

Very good.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, taxi Economy 3pax, Torch (ทอช), Dec 29, 2025

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Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Taxi Options Comparison

Operator	Class	Travel Time	Price	Rating
Freedom Tour Taxi Service	Comfort 3pax	3h	$93.76	3.7
Torch	Economy 3pax	3h	$70.55	4.8
Firstplan Transport Services	Economy 3pax	3h 30m	$98.37	5.0
Lanna Expert Driver	Comfort 3pax	3h	$88.81	4.7
T Buddy Service Chiang Mai	Economy 3pax	3h	$76.85	5.0
Smart En Plus	VIP Van 9pax	3h 30m	$119.89	5.0
Torch	SUV 4pax	3h	$84.23	5.0
Lanna Expert Driver	SUV 4pax	3h	$101.45	5.0
Lanna Expert Driver	Van 9pax	3h	$124.35	5.0
Thailand Travel Taxi	Economy 3pax	5h	$89.92	4.0
BangkokTaxi24	Economy 2pax	4h	$172.92
Freedom Tour Taxi Service	SUV 4pax	3h	$126.04	5.0
BangkokTaxi24	SUV 4pax	4h	$192.13
Thailand Travel Taxi	SUV 4pax	5h	$104.86
AEC 168 Transport and Travel	Economy 3pax	3h	$90.96	5.0
Torch	Economy 2pax	3h	$70.31	5.0
Firstplan Transport Services	Van 10pax	3h 30m	$162.93	5.0
Freedom Tour Taxi Service	Van 9pax	3h	$156.78
Torch	MPV 4pax	3h	$83.00	5.0
Go2Trip	Van 9pax	3h	$135.26

How to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by Taxi

Taking a taxi to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is a quick and easy way to travel. With the popularity of Grab, Uber and other carpooling services, hiring a taxi seems unnecessary. But not all countries have Uber or Grab services and if they do, it is often limited to major cities.

Getting a taxi upon your arrival at airports is the best and most convenient way to travel to your hotel or any other destination. A high number of of passengers arriving at the same time may make it difficult to get a taxi, Grab or Uber on spot. Some airports do not offer free WIFI service so booking a Grab or Uber service may not be possible. In some airports there are taxi booking booths but neither there presence nor sensible prices are guaranteed.

Check our list of taxi companies that online booking for travelling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai?

When travelling by taxi, the distance from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai can vary greatly depending on the route chosen . Often taxi drivers are locals who know backstreets and shortcuts that can put Google Maps to shame. The path taken by skilled taxi drivers may sometimes be longer but will bypass traffic jams, road constructions and other mishaps. This level of personalized driving will typically result in the fastest time of travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by Taxi?

When travelling by taxi, the Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai travel time depends heavily on traffic conditions. Taxis provide the best and fastest way to travel in cities as city buses follow fixed routes while taxis can pick you up at any pick-up point and bring to any drop-off point as long as there is an overland way to get there.

The skill of the driver is also a factor that determines the duration of your travel. Local and veteran drivers may know the area like the back of their hand. This gives them the advantage of leaning all the backstreets and shortcuts that can even be more effective than routes suggested by Google Maps.

How much does it cost to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by Taxi?

For travelling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by taxi, there will be either flat fare or metered fare.

Pre-computed, or flat fare can be more expensive but unlike buses and trains you do not need to buy a ticket for each passenger. If you are a group of 4 or less, you can take just one car – the fare is calculated on ‘per car’, not ‘per passenger’ bases.

This makes taxi a cheap option for travelling when in small groups..

If a taxi company offers larger vehicles like SUVs, it is a good idea to opt for it as it will be only slightly more expensive but will accommodate at least 6 passengers and enough space for your luggage. This makes it even more budget-friendly for groups and families.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Getting a taxi has many advantages. Most taxi companies have a fleet of cars and drivers controlled by a centralized call-centre. This makes the service available anytime you need it.

Some taxi companies can also offer larger vehicles for groups or travellers with oversized luggage.

Arguably the most convenient advantage of travelling by taxi is that you can ask the driver to stop at stores, supermarkets or even make a short detour to take a couple of pics while travelling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Facts about the taxi from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Cheapest Taxi	$30
Fastest Taxi	2h 30m
Earliest Taxi	9:00 AM
Latest Taxi	9:30 AM
Daily Taxi Routes	64
Distance	125 kilometers
Taxi Companies	Andaman Shuttle, Aya Service, BangkokTaxi24, Easyride Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Go2Trip, Gosafe Transport, Khamkhun Tour And Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, Mekong Transfer, Naluangs, North Ride Go, Smart En Plus, Smile On Transport, T Buddy Service Chiang Mai, Thailand Travel Taxi, Than Car Service, Torch, Yortdoy Travel

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