Facts about the transport from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai
| Cheapest Transport | $142 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Departures per day | 18 |
| Distance | 200 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Jed Yord, Smart En Plus |
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai
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Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai Destination Reviews
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Taylor WWet food service and on time. Thank you .
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), May 21, 2026
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Xavi FI've got a fat girl near me, if some use 1 sit and half, have to pay for 1 sit and half
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), May 19, 2026
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Christina CWhat’s good:
- Easy to book, confirmation email sent immediately
- My transport was an 11-seater, vehicle looks new-ish and clean
- I was picked up from the comfort of my hotel (instead of having to go to the bus station)
What can be improved:
- No communication from service provider apart from the auto confirmation email. I have to WhatsApp them to ask what time is pick up (I was informed pick up is between 1 - 1:30pm) & if driver is going to come and find me in lobby
- Driver was driving very fast - it felt unsafe. He was racing through pot holes and overtaking cars. I understand this may be common / how driving is in Thailand, but felt unsafe. I rather the travel time is 4 - 4.5 hours and he doesn’t have to rush
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai, Van Minivan, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), May 17, 2026
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Samantha SWas a little bit wary about using the bus for the first time in Thailand but really pleased 😊 Bus was spacious, snacks, reclining seats and water with a toilet on board. No problems at all on the journey from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai. All on time and easy to navigate, would use again 👍
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Apr 25, 2026
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Monica SThe driver picked us up right on time and was very nice and friendly. He made stops at a café and a 7-Eleven so we could grab breakfast, which we really appreciated. During the trip, he also shared interesting information about the city on our way to our destination. Overall, a great experience!
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai, taxi Economy 3pax, Thailand Travel Taxi (ไทยแลนด์ ทราเวล แท็กซี่), Apr 25, 2026
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Ella Punctual, but the bus seats very very uncomfortable compared to the first bus we were on. Also the air conditioning was full of soot - black fingers after trying to adjust the airflow. The bus had a very annoying beeping noise coming from the front (assuming this was a speed indicator and the driver was going to fast) but the beeping would go on for long period of time and made it impossible to sleep on the bus ride.
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai, Bus Express, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Apr 22, 2026
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Susan MAvoid
we had to chase confirmation of pickup by whats app. We were informed pick up 1pm to 1.30 we had to get our hotel to call they didn’t pick us up until 1.50 then drove like a maniac speeding and tailgating other cars to get to the pickup point for van did not feel safe at all. No apology for lateness
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai, Van Minivan, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Apr 19, 2026
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Kristina LIt was great. Pleaset driver, very fast. Personal Taxi from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai. Just great.
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai, Van Car + Minivan + Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Apr 10, 2026
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Kris LSchedule on time, water, toilets, confortable seats
.the trip is almost direct 2 stops at the beginning and then direct road
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Apr 2, 2026
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Ludovic BVery comfortable and punctual
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai, Bus VIP, GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว)), Mar 31, 2026
Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Taxi | Smart En Plus | VIP Van 9pax | Any time | +5h | $129.02 | |
Taxi | Kanokwan Travel | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +5h 30m | $116.73 | |
Taxi | Kanokwan Travel | Van 9pax | Any time | +5h 30m | $153.59 | |
Taxi | Kanokwan Travel | Economy 3pax | Any time | +5h 30m | $107.52 | |
Taxi | Kanokwan Travel | SUV 4pax | Any time | +5h 30m | $122.87 |
How to get from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai?
When you want to get from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai, your choices are limited. There is only one option we offer for this route:
- Taxi
How far is Mai Sai Border from Chiang Mai?
The overland distance from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai is 125 miles (200 km).
The flying distance is 125 miles (200 km).
How long does it take to get from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai?
The travel time from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai takes approximately 5 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai?
To get from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai prepare to shell out about USD 141.92 for your ticket.
How many trips per day are there from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai?
Taxi is always an attractive option as you can book a cab to take you from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai any time of the day.
Useful tips for travel from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai
While taxi is the only option we offer for this route, these simple tips and recommendations will help enhance your travel experience.
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Things to remember before booking a taxi:- To avoid misunderstanding, make sure you indicated the right pick up and drop off points.
- If you make a detour or a stop during your trip, inform your taxi company in advance. The price of the ride can be affected in this case.
- While travelling by taxi, it is a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.
Do many travellers take taxi from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai?
Up to now, 532 booked taxi tickets from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai through our service. You can check reviews above.
Transportation from Mai Sai Border to Chiang Mai
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Taxis$ 141.92
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