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How to get from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
2 ways, 153 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 46m | ฿290–390 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 46m | ฿1,940–2,910 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 46m door to door. The straight-line distance is 153 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ฿290. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Chiang Mai from Chiang Rai by road?
- About 190 km, roughly 3h 46m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ฿290–390; tolls and parking are extra.