There are 4 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus Chiang Rai
3h 55m฿548–824Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Chiang Mai192.9 km
2h 59mDrive 192.9 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Maicar 192.9 km
2h 59m฿728–1,052Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Maitaxi 192.9 km
2h 59m฿2,200–2,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai is to bus which costs ฿550 - ฿850 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ฿700 - ฿1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Chiang Rai and arriving at Chiang Mai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Chiang Mai is 190 km. The road distance is 192.9 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs ฿550 - ฿850.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, depart from Chiang Rai station.
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Greenbus Thailand, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Chiang Mai.
There are 3416+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?
Greenbus Thailand operates a bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿400–650 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿400–650
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Green Bus Thailand
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–2,700
Chiang Rai One Plus Taxi
- Phone
- +66 93 381 3157
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 5375-0773
- Website
- taxichiangrai.com
Taxi Meter Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 88 801 8882
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) and Chiang Mai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.