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Results from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai on Thursday, 26 March 2026
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How to get from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
The easiest way to travel from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is by bus.
How far is Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai?
The travel distance between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai is 185 km. The best option to travel from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai is taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?
It takes 3 - 6 hours to get from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai by bus.
Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.
What types of buses operate the route Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai?
There is one bus company running the route Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai.
Green Bus operates seated buses.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Thailand.
Where do buses from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai depart?
Most buses from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai depart from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 located in Prasopsook Road, Wiang, Chiang Rai.
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 Rai to Chiang Mai arrive?
Most buses from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai arrive at Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 located in Wat Ket, Chiang Mai.
Where to travel next from Chiang Mai?
From Chiang Mai, you can go by bus to Chiang Rai, Chiang Khong, Mae Sai, Nan and Phayao, Bangkok, Phuket, go by train to Ayutthaya, Sukhothai (via Phitsanulok) and Bangkok, or fly to Khon Kaen, Surat Thani, Phuket, Krabi and Hat Yai.