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Getting around Chiang Mai
From Airport, Train & Bus Terminal to Town
There is an airport taxi service which can be contacted at the taxi kiosk. From the airport, train station and bus terminal, you can easily get a mini-bus (or song thaew in Thai) to town. If you would like to charter a minibus or car, better check the correct fare at the TAT counter first. Normally, first-class hotels provide free transportation between the airport, railway station or bus terminals and the hotel for their advance booking guests.
In town
Minibuses
The major means of public transport in Chiang Mai town is by mini-bus. Plying around town, they have vivid colours and look like small pick-ups with a roof. Tell the destination to the driver and negotiate the price before getting on. Normally the rides cost between 10 and 20 baht.
 Three-wheeled taxis (tuk tuks) and motorcycle taxis
These types of taxis are available around the town. Fares are to be negotiated.
Bicycles
Many travellers prefer to use a bicycle to get around and this is very convenient as everywhere in Chiang Mai town as well as the suburbs is accessible by bike. Bicycles can be rented at bicycle shops and certain guesthouses.
Motorbikes, mountainbikes & private cars
These can be hired from any car rent company in Chiang Mai town.
Out of town
From Chang Phuak Bus Station near Chang Phuak Gate, there are regular buses and minibuses going to the following destinations:
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Destinations |
Distance(km.) |
Duration |
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Bo Sang - San Kamphaeng |
10 |
15 min |
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Fang (via Mae Rim, Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao) |
155 |
3 hrs. |
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Hot - Doi Tao
(via Hang Dong, Mae Klang Fall, Chom Thong) |
100 |
2.30 hrs. |
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Mae Cho - Phrao |
107 |
2.30 hrs. |
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Tha Ton |
177 |
4 hrs. |
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Lamphun |
21 |
40 min. |
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Doi Saket |
14 |
30 min. |
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