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Results from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai on Wednesday, 23 September 2026
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How to get from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai
The easiest way to travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai is by bus.
How far is Chiang Mai from Mae Sai?
The travel distance between Chiang Mai and Mae Sai is 252 km. The best option to travel from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai is taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai?
It takes 5-8 hours to get from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai by bus.
Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.
How to get from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai by bus
What types of buses operate the route Chiang Mai to Mae Sai?
There is one bus company running the route Chiang Mai to Mae Sai.
Green Bus operates seated buses.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Thailand.
Where do buses from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai depart?
Most buses from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai depart from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 located in Wat Ket, Chiang Mai.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.
Where do buses from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai arrive?
Most buses from Chiang Mai to Mae Sai arrive at Mae Sai Bus Terminal located in Wiang Phang Kham, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai.
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Where to travel next from Mae Sai
From Mae Sai, you can go by bus to Chiang Mai.