| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yortdoy Travel | Sedan + Minivan | 05:00 | 09:00 | $17.84 | |
Yortdoy Travel | Minivan + Bus | 13:00 | 17:00 | $17.84 |
Vans are a faster alternative to buses; vans usually offer more scheduled departures than buses or other means of transport over the same route; vans may serve the routes not served by buses, trains, or flights. What other reasons do you need to opt for a van? Ah! Very often, they are much more affordable than any other means of transport. Van from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai departs regularly according to the schedule and is a decent option to get to your destination at a reasonable price. Now van tickets can be booked online what makes planning of your trip more convenient. Before you book your van ticket, remember to read other travellers’ reviews on your operator’s service to ensure it meets your expectations.
Currently the following operators can help you to travel from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai by van: .
Chiang Rai sits 146 km from Chiang Mai.
Vans cover the distance between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai in 3h 30m – 4h hours. Do note that though vans usually stick to their schedule, your journey can take longer if traffic is excessive or the weather is bad. The worst periods in the sense of violation of the timetable is long weekends, national holidays, school vacations and peak season. With roads stuck with traffic do expect delays. Stormy weather with heavy rains or snowfalls can also cause your arrival time to change. Yet in general you can rely on the timing declared by the operator.
The fastest service on this route is provided by K Buddy (เค บัดดี้). Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล)’s vans travel slower than others.
Opposite to, say, buses, normally vans do not offer a great variety in the sense of ticket class hence the price of the ticket is the same for all seats in a van. Note that some seats offer more comfort during the ride. E.g. in some vans the passenger seat by the driver is also available. If you are lucky enough to get it, you may have more space and definitely a better view there. Similarly, in some vans seats in the back row may be a disappointment as they do not recline due to the trunk filled with travellers’ luggage.
To hop onto a van between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai expect to pay from USD 17.84 to USD 19.33. The more convenient the ride, the more you pay – either for extra space or for less stops enroute. Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล) is the cheapest operator on the route while K Buddy (เค บัดดี้) is the most expensive one.
| Cheapest Van | $18 |
| Fastest Van | 3h 30m |
| Earliest Van | 5:00 AM |
| Latest Van | 1:00 PM |
| Daily Van Routes | 7 |
| Distance | 146 kilometers |
| Van Companies | K Buddy, Mekong Transfer, Yortdoy Travel |