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 mini-buses. Plying around town, they are in vivid colours and look like small pick-up 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:
| Destinations | Distance(km.) | Duration |
| Bo Sang - San Kamphaeng | 10 | 15 min |
| Fang (via Mae Rim, Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao) | 155 | 3 hrs. |
| Hot - Doi Tao (via Hang Dong, Mae Klang Fall, Chom Thong) | 100 | 2.30 hrs. |
| Mae Cho - Phrao | 107 | 2.30 hrs. |
| Tha Ton | 177 | 4 hrs. |
| Lamphun | 21 | 40 min. |
| Doi Saket | 14 | 30 min. |
For more information, call Chang Phuak Bus Station, 0 5321 1586.
Getting to/from Other Provinces
By Bus
From Arcade Bus Station on Kaeo Nawarat Road, there are ordinary and air-con buses going to other northern provinces, e.g. Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok and Phrae and some major provinces in the northeastern, e.g. Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and Ubon Ratchathani.
For detailed information, call Arcade Bus Station, 0 5324 2664.By Train
For details, call Chiang Mai Railway Station, 0 5324 4795, 0 5324 2094, 0 5324 5363 to 4, or Bangkok Railway Station, 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020.
By Air
Apart from Bangkok, domestic airlines operate flights between Chiang Mai and other northern provinces, e.g. Mae Hong Son, Sukhothai, Nan, Phrae, Mae Sot (Tak province) as well as Udon Thani, Samui and Phuket. International fights operating are from Chiang Mai to Kunming and Chiang Mai to Xishuangbanna in China.