Taxi from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Taxi from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

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Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Charter Schedule

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Charter Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Glassflower Comfort Car Any time฿ 4,950
GreenBus Express 07:00 - 10:55฿ 271
GreenBus Express Combo 08:00 - 13:10฿ 322
GreenBus Express 11:45 - 15:40฿ 271
Thai AirAsia Economy 12:00 - 16:00฿ 3,977
Thai AirAsia Economy 15:20 - 22:00฿ 2,676
GreenBus Express Combo 17:00 - 20:20฿ 271
GreenBus VIP 18:00 - 21:20฿ 380
Thai Airways Economy 21:10 - 20:15฿ 5,701

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Destination Reviews

SD
Our driver was fast and amazing. Also he gave us a break at a great pitstop that I would have never known about. It was the best!
taxi Economy, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Feb 7, 2023
FR
Nice driver and the van was top quality
taxi Van 9pax, Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด), Feb 6, 2023
NB
Very punctal and pleasant drive!
taxi Economy, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Oct 26, 2022
CC
The driver was respectful, patient, and was an excellent navigator. I was worried that my driver would be sleepy or distracted so early in the morning, but he was fantastic. Most importantly, he made me feel safe.
taxi SUV 4pax, Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด), Jul 4, 2021
H
Booked and pay the VIP Bus But the VIP was not coming. Was a normal Bus. For the prize of the VIP Bus. Bus and Driver was on Time and he know what he do.
taxi Premium, Glassflower (Glassflower), Feb 25, 2020
HK
It was a comfortable drive. We felt pity for the driver, because you send him a wrong departuretime. So he had to wait for 2 hours for us.
taxi Premium Car, Glassflower (Glassflower), Feb 19, 2020
JH
Très bon voyage avec un excellent chauffeur.
taxi Economy, Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด), Jan 19, 2020
DA
Great driver, booked wrong date but he accommodated and provided top notch service with a smile!
taxi SUV 4pax, Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด), Jan 6, 2020
BK
Our driver Nobby was wonderful! He answered all of our questions about Thailand and Thai culture and even offered to take us out of his way to stop at a temple we wanted to see.
taxi SUV 4pax, Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด), Jan 2, 2020
SM
Very smooth comfortable drive, driver was very nice and helpful. Offered to make scenic stops if we liked.
taxi Economy, Jed Yord (บริษัท เจ็ดยอดบราเตอร์ จำกัด), Oct 17, 2019
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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.

Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai timetable

We have partnered with multiple taxi companies from hundreds of locations. Choose any date and time from our Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai timetable for taxi services.

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.