How to Travel From Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Bus vs Grab vs Car
By bus
Many say that the best way to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai without a car is to take a bus which takes 3h 55m and costs ฿200 - ฿390.
There are 3 bus terminals in Chiang Mai, and the buses bound for Chiang Rai depart from Terminal 3. Here is the detail about Terminal 3.
https://www.busonlineticket.co.th/booking/chiang-mai-to-chiang-rai-bus-tickets
https://12go.asia/en/travel/chiang-mai/chiang-rai
The cheapest GreenBus is also a nice and air-conditioned bus.
GreenBus VIP has 2-1 seats instead of 2-2.
By Grab
Grab will cost around THB 2,000 depending on your departure time.
By Car
Conclusion
Just get a bus ticket if you are not a group of bigger than 4 pax.
Reclining VIP bus is much more comfortable than a Grab car.
This article was updated on 2023-04-17
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It's not a good idea to buy a ticket on the day you are departing especially in the early morning. So, buy one in advance.
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