Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai Bus: Find Cheap Coach Tickets

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Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai Route Overview

Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai bus is a popular way of travelling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: coach and plane. We found up to 34 bus departures. The earliest bus departs from Chiang Rai at 07:30h, arriving at Chiang Mai at 11:15h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 18:30h, arriving at 22:15h the same day. For faster travel, 11 flights are available daily.
Departure station and country Chiang RaiThailand
Arrival station and country Chiang MaiThailand
Travel Distance 134 mi
Average Trip Duration 05h 45min
Total Departures 34
Popular Operators GreenBus
Lowest Price £5
Transportation Options Coach, Plane



Traveling by coach from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

The shortest travel distance between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai is 134 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 08:00 has a travel time of 03:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:10h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom, seat belts and multimedia.

Coach companies

GreenBus is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 7 times. Here you can see their average rating amongst travellers.

GreenBus
8.7

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Chiang Rai or Chiang Mai, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Chiang Rai

You can see information about the departure station and stops Chiang Rai here

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  Chiang Mai

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Chiang Mai here


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £5 (One-Way) or £10 (Return).

Trip reviews from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

7 like-minded travellers have taken the time to leave their thoughts and review their trip from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai. The average rating based on recent reviews is 9.1. You can read a few of the user submitted reviews for the companies operating the route below.
10 by ANONYMOUS
8.75 by ANONYMOUS
10 by F
10 by SUSANA
Read all reviews here


Other popular destinations from Chiang Mai

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Chiang Mai, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Other ways of travelling between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Chiang Mai below.

Planes from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai

If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai, there are also some air options available. We currently have 11 daily departures from the Chiang Rai (Airport) located approximately 6 km from Chiang Rai.

Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Chiang Rai
Destination Station Chiang Mai
Daily Departures Over 34 bus departures
Earliest Departures 07:30 AM
Latest Departure 06:30 PM
Travel Distance 134 mi
Travel Time 05:45

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