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There are 10 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Tak by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 to Phayao University 2bus bus Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 - Phayao University 2
    2. Take the bus from Phayao University 2 to Takbus bus Phayao University 2 - Tak
    7h 6m
    ฿1,793–1,814

  2. Bus via Lampang

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus 146
    2. Take the bus from Lampang Bus Station to Takbus bus Lampang Bus Station - Tak
    8h 20m
    ฿694–1,106

  3. Drive  410.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Takcar car 410.3 km
    5h 45m
    ฿1,814–2,620

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Rai to Taktaxi taxi 410.3 km
    5h 45m
    ฿4,500–5,500

  5. Fly to Mae Sot, taxi

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane plane CEI - MAQ
    2. Take the taxi from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Taktaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    ฿6,642–8,868

  6. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade 2 to Takbus bus Chiang Mai Arcade 2 - Tak / ...
    8h 45m
    ฿856–999

  7. Bus via Chiang Mai #2

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus Chiang Rai Transfer - Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade 2 to Takbus bus Chiang Mai Arcade 2 - Tak / ...
    9h
    ฿1,234

  8. Fly to Sukhothai Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Sukhothai Airport (THS)plane plane CEI - THS
    2. Take the taxi from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Taktaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    ฿8,942–12,668

  9. Fly to Phitsanulok, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phitsanulok (PHS)plane plane CEI - PHS
    2. Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to Takbus bus
    6h 57m
    ฿3,632–6,188

  10. Fly to Lampang, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Lampang (LPT)plane plane CEI - LPT
    2. Take the bus from Lampang Bus Station to Takbus bus
    7h 14m
    ฿3,912–9,228

Chiang Rai to Tak by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿694Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Tak, Thailand?

You can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai to Tak via Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 and Phayao University 2 in around 7h 6m.

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